Engine Cooling System: Engine: Thermostat: Removal: 3.0L

Fig 1: Thermostat & Housing

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WARNING:

Do not loosen radiator draincock with system hot and pressurized. Serious burns from coolant can occur.

CAUTION:

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

Do not waste reusable coolant. If solution is clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.

If thermostat is being replaced, be sure that replacement is specified thermostat for vehicle model and engine type.

Fig 2: Water Pump, Thermostat Housing & Bolts

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Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
Remove the air intake assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL or BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL, 5.7L or BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
Drain cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove upper radiator hose at the thermostat housing (1) and position aside.
Remove thermostat housing mounting bolts, thermostat housing (1) assembly.