2.7L Engine
- Disconnect negative cable.
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- Remove accessory drive belts (6). Refer to (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL)
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- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove left front wheel.
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- Remove the lower engine splash shield (2).
- Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling - Standard Procedure .
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- Remove the A/C compressor bolts (1).
- Position the A/C compressor (3) aside.
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- Remove the nuts (4) that secure the heater line (3) to the thermostat housing and position aside.
- Remove the upper thermostat housing bolt (2).
- Remove the lower thermostat housing studs (5).
- Remove thermostat and housing (1).
- Remove the hose from the thermostat housing.