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2.0L/2.4L Engine

Fig 1: Thermostat and Coolant Outlet Connector
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1 - TIMING BELT COVER
2 - OUTLET CONNECTOR
3 - THERMOSTAT
4 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING
  1. Remove upper intake manifold, (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) .
  2. Partially drain cooling system below the thermostat level.
  3. Disconnect upper radiator hose from outlet connector (2). See Figure.
  4. Disconnect coolant recovery system hose from outlet connector.
  5. Turbocharger equipped vehicles: 
    1. Remove fastener securing A/C suction line support bracket to coolant outlet connector stud.
    2. Unclip A/C suction line support bracket from A/C suction line. Reposition bracket.
  6. Remove coolant outlet connector bolts.
  7. Remove thermostat assembly, and clean sealing surfaces.