Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001YKV1
Model Year Start: 2022 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [08/2021 -           ]
Title: 2GR-FKS (COOLING): THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL; 2022 MY Avalon [08/2021 -        ]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

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2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

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3. REMOVE NO.1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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7. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH

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9. SEPARATE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the clamp.

(b) Remove the bolt, nut to separate the radiator reserve tank assembly.

10. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps.

(b) Remove the bolt to separate the suction hose sub-assembly, suction pipe sub-assembly and air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

(c) Using a safety stand, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration.

Support Area

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NOTICE:

  • Make sure to firmly support the weight of the engine assembly and automatic transaxle assembly before removing the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
  • Do not place the safety stand under the oil pan.

(d) Support the engine assembly with automatic transaxle assembly at the position shown in the illustration to stabilize it.

Support Area

(e) Remove the 3 bolts and nut to separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the front No. 1 engine mounting bracket LH.

(f) Remove the nut, 2 bolts and engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the engine mounting spacer and vehicle body.

11. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

(a) Disconnect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.

(b) Remove the bolt.

(c) Disengage the clamp to disconnect the engine wire.

12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH

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13. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE

(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the water by-pass hose.

14. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(b) Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.