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Thermostat Housing - 3.7L: Removal

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  1. Drain the cooling system Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  3. NOTE: Cover the accessory drive belts to prevent coolant contamination of the belts.

    Completely cover the accessory drive belts with waterproof plastic.

  4. Release the clamp and disconnect the thermostat housing-to-degas bottle from the thermostat housing.
  5. Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
  6. Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant return hose from the thermostat housing.
  7. Release the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
  8. Remove the 4 bolts and the thermostat housing.
    • Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.