Thermostat Removal

Engine Hybrid System. Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200
1Gr-Fe Cooling. Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER

  6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

  7. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT

Thermostat -- Removal



1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and screw.

  1. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly LH.



2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and 2 screws.

  1. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly RH.



3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  1. Remove the 10 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover.



4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


CAUTION:
Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200.1Gr-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Thermostat Removal


Text in Illustration
*1
Radiator Reservoir
*2
Radiator Cap
*3
Radiator Drain Cock Plug
*4
Cylinder Block Water Drain Cock Plug
*a
for Type A
*b
for Type B

  1. for Type A:
    Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and 2 cylinder block water drain cock plugs.

  1. for Type B:
    Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and cylinder block water drain cock plug.

  1. Remove the radiator cap. Then drain the coolant.

    HINT:
    Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

  1. for Type A:
    Tighten the 2 cylinder block water drain cock plugs.

    Torque:
    13 N*m{130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

  1. for Type B:
    Tighten the cylinder block water drain cock plug.

    Torque:
    13 N*m{130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

  1. Tighten the radiator drain cock plug by hand.



5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200.1Gr-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Thermostat Removal

  1. Raise the front of the V-bank cover to detach the 2 pins. Then remove the 2 V-bank cover hooks from the bracket, and remove the V-bank cover.

    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Pin
    *2
    		Hook


6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  1. Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.



7. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT
HINT:
If the thermostat is not installed, cooling efficiency decreases. Even if the engine tends to overheat, do not remove the thermostat.


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  1. Remove the 3 nuts, the water inlet with thermostat, and the gasket.