Mazda MX-3 silhouetteMX-3

THERMOSTAT

E2-8parts diagram

Removal / Installation

  1. 1
    Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. 2
    Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to page E2-5.)
  3. 3
    Remove in the order shown in the figure.
    Exploded view of the thermostat and water inlet on the engine. Numbered balloon callouts 1-5 identify the water inlet pipe, engine harness bracket, thermostat cover, thermostat gasket, and thermostat. Notes call out 'JIGGLE PIN AT THE TOP' and 'PROJECTION' on the thermostat, and 'O-RING, REPLACE' near the gasket. Two bolt torque leader lines read 19-25 N·m {1.9-2.6 kgf·m, 14-18 ft-lbf}.
  4. 4
    Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
    Refer to Installation Note on page E2-9.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Water inlet pipe
2Engine harness bracket
3Thermostat cover
4Thermostat gasketInstallation Note ... page E2-9
5ThermostatInspection ... page E2-9; Installation Note ... page E2-9

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