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Model Year Start: 2021 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: A25A-FKS (COOLING): THERMOSTAT: INSTALLATION; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

This procedure includes the installation of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

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PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install a new gasket to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

HINT:

Be sure to clean the contact surfaces.

(b) Using an 8 mm socket wrench, install the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(c) Connect the No. 7 water by-pass hose to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

(d) Connect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.

2. CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

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3. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

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4. ADD ENGINE COOLANT

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5. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK

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