Removal and Installation
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L .
- Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
- Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
- Disconnect the heater hose from the thermostat housing.
- Reposition the 2 thermostat housing-to-engine clamps.
- Remove the thermostat housing.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .