Engine Cooling System: Engine: Thermostat: Removal: 3.6L

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Upper Radiator Hose
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Remove upper radiator hose (1) from the thermostat housing.

Fig 2: Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor (1) harness connector.

Fig 3: Coolant Hose From Thermostat Housing
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Remove the coolant hose (1) from the thermostat housing.

Fig 4: Thermostat Housing Bolts
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Remove the bolts (1) and the thermostat housing.

Fig 5: Thermostat Housing Gasket
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Remove and discard the thermostat housing gasket (1).