Section 187 (Engine Cooling System): Engine: Thermostat: Installation: 3.6L
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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 timing chain cover and thermostat housing (1).
- Install a new gasket on to the thermostat housing.
- Position thermostat housing (1) on the water crossover.
- Install two thermostat housing bolts. Tighten bolts to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
- Install upper radiator hose on thermostat housing (1).
- Fill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Install the air intake system. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION or BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION, 5.7L or BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
- Connect negative battery cable to battery.
- Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.