2.4L Multi Air: Removal

CAUTION:

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

Remove the engine cover. Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to TRAY, BATTERY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

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Loosen the clamp and remove the radiator hose (1) from the thermostat housing.

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Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor wire harness connector (1).
Disconnect the quick-connect coupling and remove the coolant hose (2) from the thermostat housing

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Disconnect the quick-connect coupling and remove the degas hose (1) from the thermostat housing.

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Release the lock tab (1a) and remove the bolt (1b) securing the coolant tube to the thermostat housing.

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Remove the bolt and loosen the nuts (1a) from the intake manifold upper support bracket (1b).
NOTE:
The bracket (1b) can not be removed at this time. Loosening the nuts (1a) will allow the bracket (1b) to be repositioned so the thermostat housing can be removed.

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NOTE:
A swivel socket or ratcheting wrench may be required to remove the lower rear bolt.
Remove the bolts (1) securing the thermostat housing.

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Remove the thermostat housing (1).

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Remove and discard the thermostat housing gasket (1).