Engine Cooling System & Automatic Transmission Cooling System: Engine: Housing-Thermostat-2.0/2.4L: Removal

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Thermostat Housing - 2.0/2.4L

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING

2 - COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

3 - HOSE-HEATER SUPPLY

4 - BOLTS

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Drain cooling system below thermostat housing level, (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
3. Remove thermostat.
4. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor.
5. Disconnect heater supply hose.
6. Turbocharger equipped vehicles: 
   1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system, (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
   2. Disconnect A/C suction line from A/C compressor, (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/SUCTION LINE - REMOVAL) .
7. Remove housing (1) attaching bolts (4). See Fig 1.
8. Remove housing (1) and gasket.