2000 TOYOTA CAMRY coolant

THERMOSTAT REMOVAL
HINT: Removal of the thermostat would have an ad±
verse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency.
Do not remove the thermostat, even if the engine
tends to overheat.
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page EG1±241)
2. REMOVE OIL FILTER
Using SST, remove the oil filter.
SST 09228±06500
3. REMOVE WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet from the water
pump.
(b) Remove the thermostat.
(c) Remove the gasket from the thermostat.
THERMOSTAT
COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
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7. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The oil level should be between the ªLº and ªFº marks
on the dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to ªFº mark. (c) Tighten the oil filter by hand until the rubber gasket
contacts the seat of the filter mounting. Then using
SST, give it an additional 3/4 turn to seat the oil filter.
SST 09228±06500
4. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL
5. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (SEE PAGE EG1±241)
6. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS 3. INSTALL OIL FILTER
(a) Clean the oil filter contact surface on the filter
mounting.
(b) Lubricate the filter rubber gasket with engine oil.
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2. INSPECT COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
(a) Fill the radiator with coolant and attach a radiator cap
tester.
(b) Warm up the engine.
(c) Pump it to 118 kPa (1.2 kgf/cm
, 17.1 psi), and check
that the pressure does not drop.
If the pressure drops, check the hoses, radiator or
water pump for leaks. If no external leaks are found,
check the heater core, cylinder block and head.
RADIATOR REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (±) TERMINAL CABLE
FROM BATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from
the time the ignition switch is turned to the ªLOCKº
position and the negative (±) terminal cable is discon±
nected from the battery.
COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
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2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page EG1±241)
3. w/ CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM:
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR COVER
4. DISCONNECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SWITCH CONNECTOR FROM FAN SHROUD
5. DISCONNECT ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
CONNECTORS
9. REMOVE RADIATOR AND ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper supports.
(b) Lift out the radiator.
(c) Remove the 2 lower radiator supports. 6. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSES
(a) Disconnect the upper hose from the radiator side.
(b) Disconnect the lower from the water inlet pipe.
7. DISCONNECT ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR
HOSE
10. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER HOSE
11. A/T:
REMOVE A/T OIL COOLER HOSES 8. A/T:
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSES
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14. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SWITCH
(a) Remove the engine coolant temperature switch.
(b) Remove the 0±ring. 13. REMOVE ELECTRIC COOLING FANS FROM
RADIATOR
Remove the 8 bolts and cooling fans.12. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SWITCH WIRE
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(d) Inspect for water leaks.
HINT: On radiators with resin tanks, there is a clear±
ance between the tank and lock plate where a minute
amount of air will remain, giving the appearance of an
air leak when the radiator is submerged in water.
Therefore, before performing the water leak test, first
switch the radiator around in the water until all air
bubbles disappear.
7. PAINT LOCK PLATES
HINT: If the water leak test checks out okay, allow the
radiator to completely dry and then paint the lock
plates.
RADIATOR INSTALLATION
(See Components for Removal and installation)
1. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SWITCH
(a) Install a new O±ring to the engine coolant tempera±
ture switch.
(b) Install the engine coolant temperature switch.
2. INSTALL ELECTRIC COOLING FANS TO RADIATOR
Install the cooling fans with the 8 bolts.
3. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SWITCH WIRE
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(b) Place the radiator in position, and install the 2 upper
supports with the 2 bolts.
HINT: After installation, check that the rubber cushion
(A) of the support is not depressed.
Torque: 13 N±m (130 kgf±cm, 9 ft±lbf)
6. INSTALL RADIATOR AND ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS
(a) Place the 2 lower radiator supports in position on the
body. 4. A/T:
INSTALL A/T OIL COOLER HOSES
5. INSTALL RADIATOR LOWER HOSE
8. CONNECT ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR HOSE
9. CONNECT RADIATOR HOSES 7. A/T:
CONNECT OIL COOLER HOSES
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10. CONNECT ELECTRIC COOLING FAN CONNECTORS
11. CONNECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SWITCH CONNECTOR TO FAN SHROUD
12. w/ CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM:
INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR COVER
13. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
(See page EG1±241)
14. CONNECT NEGATIVE (±) TERMINAL CABLE TO
BATTERY
15. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
16. A/T:
CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) FLUID
LEVEL
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
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