Secondary Thermostat - Gas Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - COOLANT HOSE (REAR) |
| 2 - COOLANT ADAPTER |
| 3 - RADIATOR HOSE |
| 4 - RADIATOR HOSE (FRONT) |
- Partially drain cooling system. See Cooling - Standard Procedure .
- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to Engine/Air Intake System/BODY, Air Cleaner - Removal .
- Disconnect coolant hoses (1) from rear of the coolant adapter (2).
- Remove the radiator hose (3).
- Remove the radiator hose (4) from the front of the coolant adapter (2).
- Remove the coolant adapter mounting bolts.
- Carefully slide the coolant adapter off the water pump inlet tube and remove the coolant adapter (2) and the secondary thermostat.