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3.0L Diesel

WARNING: Risk of injury to skin and eyes from scalding with hot coolant. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90°C (194°f). Open cap slowly to release pressure. Store coolant in suitable and appropriately marked container. Wear protective gloves, clothes and eye wear.
NOTE: Inspect condition of all clamps and hoses, replace as necessary.
Fig 1: THERMOSTAT - 3.0L DIESEL
GC0118295Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1 - MOUNTING BOLTS
2 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Remove engine cover. Refer to Engine - Removal .
  3. Drain engine coolant. See Cooling - Standard Procedure .
  4. Remove bracket for fuel line.
  5. Remove coolant hoses and vent hose from thermostat housing (2).
  6. Remove mounting bolts (1) from thermostat housing.
  7. Pull thermostat housing (2) back and remove thermostat and sealing ring. Discard sealing ring.
  8. Clean all sealing surfaces.