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Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing
a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even
if the engine tends to overheat.
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Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.
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Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
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When installing radiator hoses, install as shown in illustrations.
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Remove water inlet fitting (A) and thermostat (B).
Tightening torque :
18.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4 lb-ft)
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Installation is reverse order of removal.
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Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward.
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When assembling the thermostat, place the thermostat
on the housing with a protrusion of thermostat matching
with a groove of the housing and install the inlet fitting.
Be careful the thermostat doesn’t get out of the groove
on the housing.
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Clean surface on the rubber packing contact surface.
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Fill the engine coolant.
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Start the engine and check for leaks.
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Recheck the coolant level.
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Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the water.
2.
Check the valve opening temperature.
If the valve opening temperature is ...
Hyundai Elantra: Removal and Installation
