Engine Cooling System: Engine: Thermostat: Installation: 3.6L

Fig 1: Thermostat Is Part Of The Housing

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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.
Install the thermostat housing (1). Tighten bolts to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing (1).
Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
Install the engine cover.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Start and check for leaks.