Section 107 (Engine Cooling System): Engine: Thermostat: Installation: 3.6L

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Fig 1: Thermostat Housing & Thermostat

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CAUTION:

The Thermostat and housing is serviced as an assembly. Do not remove the thermostat from the housing, damage to the thermostat may occur.

Clean mating areas of the coolant crossover and thermostat housing (1).
Install a new seal on to the thermostat housing.
Position thermostat housing (1) on the water crossover.

Fig 2: Upper Radiator Hose
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Install the thermostat housing bolts. Tighten bolts to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
Install upper radiator hose (2) on thermostat housing (1).
Fill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 3: Intake Air Assembly, Elbow & Air Intake Tube
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Install the air intake resonator assembly. Refer to RESONATOR, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
Connect negative battery cable to battery.
Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.