Section 262 (Engine Cooling System - 1500): Engine: Thermostat: Removal: 4.7L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING |
| 2 - THERMOSTAT LOCATION |
| 3 - THERMOSTAT AND GASKET |
| 4 - TIMING CHAIN COVER |
WARNING:
Do not loosen the radiator draincock with the cooling system hot and pressurized. Serious burns from the coolant can occur.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the splash shield.
- Remove the lower radiator hose clamp and the lower radiator hose at the thermostat housing (1).
- Remove the thermostat housing mounting bolts, thermostat housing (1) and thermostat (3).