3.2L Cooling System: Engine: Thermostat: Removal: 3.2L
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.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING
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- Remove the upper radiator hose (3) from the thermostat housing (2).
- Remove the bolts (4) and the thermostat housing (2).