REMOVAL(2.7L)
Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
WARNING:Do not remove pressure cap with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.
Drain cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING ).
Remove the engine oil dipstick and tube. To prevent coolant from entering engine, cover the dipstick tube opening in crankcase with a suitable plug.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Support the engine and remove the left engine mount (Refer to LEFT MOUNT ).
Remove generator support strut.
Disconnect generator electrical connector.
Remove the transaxle dipstick tube bracket attaching bolt.
Remove the lower heater hose tube bracket bolt.
Remove the lower heater hose from thermostat housing.
Remove radiator lower hose from thermostat housing.
Remove thermostat housing bolts
Remove thermostat and housing.
INSTALLATION
Clean gasket sealing surfaces.
NOTE:Install thermostat with the bleed valve located at the 12 o'clock position.
Install thermostat and gasket into the thermostat housing.
Install thermostat and housing to cylinder block. Tighten attaching bolts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.)
Connect the heater return and radiator lower hoses to the thermostat housing. Install hose clamps.
Install the heater hose tube bracket bolt.
Install the transaxle dipstick tube bracket attaching bolt.
Install the generator support strut.
Connect the generator electrical connector.
Install the left engine mount (Refer to LEFT MOUNT ).
Lower vehicle.
Inspect and replace dipstick O-ring as necessary. Install the engine oil dipstick and tube.
Refill cooling system
Connect negative cable to remote jumper terminal.
REMOVAL THERMOSTAT - 3.5L
WARNING:Do not remove pressure cap with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.
Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
Drain cooling system
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Disconnect electrical connectors from engine oil and power steering pressure switches.
Disconnect radiator and heater hoses from thermostat housing.
Remove thermostat housing bolts
Remove housing, thermostat, and gasket.
INSTALLATION
Clean gasket sealing surfaces.
Install thermostat and gasket into thermostat housing. For ease of installation, install bolts in housing for thermostat and gasket retention.
Install thermostat and housing to cylinder block Tighten bolts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
Connect heater and radiator hoses and install hose clamps.
Connect electrical connectors to engine oil and power steering pressure switches.
Lower vehicle and connect negative cable to remote jumper terminal.
Refill cooling system
Connect negative cable to remote jumper terminal.
Saturday, June 6th, 2009 AT 8:33 PM