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                        | Last Modified: 08-21-2023 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001QJN5 |  
                        | Model Year Start: 2021 | Model: Avalon | Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -                    
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                        | Title: A25A-FKS (COOLING): THERMOSTAT: INSTALLATION; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ] |  INSTALLATIONCAUTION / NOTICE / HINTNOTICE: This procedure includes the installation of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts. Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  PROCEDURE1. 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 Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  3. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]; A25A-FKS (BATTERY / CHARGING): GENERATOR: INSTALLATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  4. ADD ENGINE COOLANT Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS COOLANT: REPLACEMENT+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  5. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK Click here
                        
                           
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