Repair 7

Where Is the Thermostat in a Toyota Camry

Finding a Toyota thermostat depends on the year and the engine motor you are dealing with. However, there are a few standard guidelines to follow when locating and servicing the thermostat.

Follow the Flow

Follow the upper radiator hose from the top of the radiator. Where the hose ends and clamps on is called the thermostat housing. This housing will be either on the intake manifold or the engine block.

Housing Removal

Sometimes in newer Toyotas this housing in under a plastic engine cover. This cover is easily removed, as it is held on by either a couple of bolts or a couple plastic clips. Once removed, the thermostat housing will be visible. Remove the radiator cap and unclamp the upper hose from the thermostat housing. This housing is held in place by two or three bolts.

The Thermostat

Once the housing is removed, the thermostat will be revealed. It should pull out easily at this point. Thermostats have either a rubber O-ring or a fiber gasket to keep the housing from leaking. Be sure to replace this gasket if the thermostat if replacing the device.