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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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PRECAUTION ....... ........................................
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution for Liquid Gasket  .....................................3
PREPARATION ............................................5
PREPARATION .............................................. .....5
Special Service Tool  ........................................... ......5
Commercial Service Tool  ..........................................5
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ...............................7
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS  ............. .....7
Troubleshooting Chart ...............................................7
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS .. .............................9
DESCRIPTION ............................................... .....9
Engine Cooling System  ....................................... ......9
Engine Cooling System Schematic  .........................10
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................11
ENGINE COOLANT  ....................................... ....11
Inspection ............................................................ ....11
Changing Engine Coolant  .......................................11
RADIATOR .........................................................14
Checking Radiator Cap  ....................................... ....14
Checking Radiator ...................................................14
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR  .................................16
RADIATOR ..................................................... ....16
Component .......................................................... ....16
Removal and Installation .........................................16
COOLING FAN ..................................................18
Component (Models with A/C) ............................. ....18
Component (Models without A/C) ............................18
Removal and Installation  .........................................19
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................19
WATER PUMP  ..................................................20
Exploded View  .........................................................20
Removal and Installation  .........................................20
Inspection ................................................................21
THERMOSTAT ..................................................22
Exploded View  .........................................................22
Removal and Installation  .........................................22
Inspection ................................................................23
WATER OUTLET  ..............................................24
Exploded View  .........................................................24
Removal and Installation  .........................................24
Inspection ................................................................25
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ............... .......................................... ...
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................
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Periodical Maintenance Specification  .................. ....26
Radiator ...................................................................26
Thermostat ..............................................................26
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SERVICE INFORMATION  .. .........................
27
PRECAUTIONS .................................................27
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ....
27
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect  ...................................
27
Precaution for Liquid Gasket  ...................................28
PREPARATION .................................................30
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Special Service Tool  ...............................................30
Commercial Service Tool  .......................................30
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS  ................32
Troubleshooting Chart  ......................................... ...32
COOLING SYSTEM ...........................................34
Cooling Circuit  ..................................................... ...34
ENGINE COOLANT  ...........................................36
Inspection ............................................................ ...36
Changing Engine Coolant  .......................................36
RADIATOR ........................................................39
Checking Radiator Cap  ....................................... ...39
Checking Radiator  ..................................................39
Component .............................................................40
Removal and Installation  ........................................40
Inspection ...............................................................41
COOLING FAN  ..................................................43
Component (Models with A/C)  ................................43
Component (Models without A/C)  ...........................43
Removal and Installation .........................................44
Disassembly and Assembly  ................................. ...44
WATER PUMP ...................................................45
Component .......................................................... ...45
Removal and Installation .........................................45
THERMOSTAT ............................................... ...47
Component .......................................................... ...47
Removal and Installation .........................................47
Inspection ............................................................. ...48
WATER OUTLET AND WATER CONTROL 
VALVE ...............................................................
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Component .......................................................... ...50
Removal and Installation .........................................51
Inspection ............................................................. ...53
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................
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Standard and Limit  ............................................... ...55
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Symptom
Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts 
malfunction Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
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Thermostat stuck closed
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Damaged fins Dust contamination or pa-
per clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling 
tube Excess foreign material 
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly —
High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud —Radiator shroud —
Improper engine coolant 
mixture ratio —
Engine coolant viscosity —
Poor engine coolant quality — —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaks Cooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Reservoir tank cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into cool-
ing systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket deteri-
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1. Cylinder head
2. Cylinder block3. Water pump
4. Thermostat 5. Water inlet6. Water bypass
7. Water outlet A. From radiatorB. To radiator
C. From electric throttle control actuator  D. From heater E. To heater
F. To electric throttle control actuator  Thermostat openThermostat closed
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1. Reservoir tank 2. Radiator3. Water inlet
4. Thermostat 5. Water bypass6. Water jacket
7. Water pump 8. Cylinder block 9. Cylinder head
10. Water outlet 11. Electric throttle control actuator 12. Heater
A. Thermostat open B. Thermostat closed C. Constant
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REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to 
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REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to 
CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant". 
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to  EM-25, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove reservoir tank. Refer to  CO-16, "
Component".
4. Add paint mark, then disconnect radiator hose (lower) from water inlet. Refer to  CO-16, "
Component".
5. Remove water inlet and thermostat. • Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Thermostat 
• Install thermostat making sure rubber ring (1) groove fits securelyto thermostat flange (A). 
1. Radiator hose (lower) 2. Water inlet3. Rubber ring
4. Thermostat
A. To radiator
PBIC3810E
PBIC3811E
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• Install thermostat (2) into the cylinder block (1) with jiggle valve (A)
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• Install thermostat (2) into the cylinder block (1) with jiggle valve (A)
facing upwards. 
Water Inlet.
After installation, fix water inlet clip (A) on the oil level gauge guide
(1) positioned (B) as shown.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
WARNING:
Use a protector to prevent a burn during the work.
Thermostat
• Place a thread (A) so that it is caught in the valves of thermostat(1). Immerse fully in a container (B) filled with water. Heat while
stirring.
• The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the valve opens and falls from the thread.
• Continue heating. Check the full-open valve lift amount.
• After checking the full-open valve lift amount, lower the water tem- perature and check the valve closing temperature. 
• If out of the standard, replace thermostat.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.
• Check for leaks of engine coolant using suitable tools. Refer to  CO-11, "
Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually make sure that there is no leaks of engine coolant.
PBIC3812E
PBIC3755E
Standard : Refer to  CO-26, "Thermostat".
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ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit:   (US qt, Imp qt)
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RESERVOIR TANK CAP
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
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Engine coolant capacity [With reservoir  tank (“MAX” level)] 6.3 (6 5/8, 5 1/2)
Cap relief pressureStandard
78 - 98 (0.78 - 0.98, 0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 (0.59, 0.6, 9)
Leakage testing pressure 157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)
Thermostat Standard 
Valve opening temperature 80.5 - 83.5°C (177 - 182 °F)
Full-open valve lift amount 8.0 mm/95°C (0.315 in/203 °F)
Valve closing temperature 77°C (171 °F)
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