Thermostat Housing (G2323060): Removal

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING .
Partially drain the cooling system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING .
Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor.
Refer to: AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR - INGENIUM I6 3.0L PETROL .
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- Remove the bolt.
- Reposition the A/C pipe.
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- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the A/C compressor bracket.
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- Remove the wiring harness clip.
- Release the wiring harness from the clip.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses.
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- Release the 2 clamps.
- Remove the coolant hose.
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Remove the wiring harness clip.
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Disconnect the coolant hose.
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Remove the 2 bolts.
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- Remove the thermostat housing as illustrated.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.