Chery Tiggo 5 (T21). Manual — part 154

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c. Remove 2 coupling bolts (arrow) between air

induction pipe assembly and tank upper crossmember
assembly.

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(Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 N·m)

d. Remove 2 fixing bolts (arrow) from radiator left tension

plate, and remove the radiator left tension plate.

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(Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 N·m)

e. Remove 2 fixing bolts (arrow) from radiator right

tension plate, and remove the radiator right tension
plate.

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(Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 N·m)

f. Remove 4 fixing bolts (arrow) from tank upper

crossmember assembly.

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(Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 N·m)

g. Remove the tank upper crossmember assembly.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Expansion Tank

Removal

1. Turn off all the electrical equipment and ignition switch.
2. Drain the coolant (

See page 12-13

).

3. Remove the expansion tank.

a. Loosen the elastic clamp (1) and disconnect the

connection between expansion tank and discharge
pipe I.

b. Loosen the elastic clamp (2) and disconnect the

connection between expansion tank and discharge
pipe II.

c. Loosen the elastic clamp (3) and disconnect the

connection between expansion tank and expansion
tank outlet hose.

d. Remove 2 fixing bolts (arrow) from expansion tank.

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(Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 N·m)

e. Remove the expansion tank from expansion tank bracket.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

WARNING

 Always make sure engine is cold before operating cooling system.
 Never open expansion tank cap or remove drain cock plug when engine is operating or cooling system

overheats. The overheated engine coolant and steam with high-pressure may flow out and cause
serious personal injury.

 If your body contacts coolant accidentally, clean it with water immediately. If it is serious, please go to

hospital.

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents when repairing.
 Try to prevent body paint surface from being scratched during removal and installation.

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CAUTION

 Check that coolant has been added to the specified level after installation.

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Thermostat

Removal

1. Turn off all the electrical equipment and ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the engine trim cover assembly (

See page 10-10

).

4. Remove the air induction pipe assembly (

See page 10-16

).

5. Drain the coolant (

See page 12-13

).

6. Remove the canister solenoid valve bracket.

a. Move away the canister solenoid valve from the bracket.
b. Remove 2 fixing bolts (arrow) from activated charcoal

canister solenoid valve bracket, and remove the
activated charcoal canister solenoid valve bracket.

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(Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 N·m)

7. Remove the thermostat housing.

a. Loosen the elastic clamp (arrow) and disconnect the

connection between engine outlet hose and
thermostat housing.

WARNING

 Always make sure engine is cold before operating cooling system.
 Never open expansion tank cap or remove drain cock plug when engine is operating or cooling system

overheats. The overheated engine coolant and steam with high-pressure may flow out and cause
serious personal injury.

 If your body contacts coolant accidentally, clean it with water immediately. If it is serious, please go to

hospital.

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents when repairing.
 Try to prevent body paint surface from being scratched during removal and installation.

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b. Remove 4 fixing bolts (arrow) from thermostat

housing.

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(Tightening torque: 8 + 3 N·m)

c. Remove the thermostat housing.

8. Remove the thermostat.

a. Take out the thermostat (arrow) from thermostat seat.

Inspection

1. As show in the illustration, check if the protrusion (2) of

thermostat grommet and chock (1) of thermostat are
installed at an angle of 180°.
If the result is not as specified, adjust the thermostat
grommet to the specified position or replace the
thermostat with a new one.

2. Check the opening temperature and maximum lift of

thermostat.

HINT:
Valve opening temperature is engraved in the thermostat.

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