Engine Coolant Thermostat: Removal
- Remove the air cleaner housing. (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL) or (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL) SRT .
- Partially drain the cooling system. (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
- Disconnect the upper radiator hose.NOTE: The thermostat housing and the thermostat are serviced as an assembly. The thermostat cannot be serviced separately.
- Remove the thermostat housing retaining bolts and remove the thermostat and housing from the engine.