2.8L Diesel Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The thermostat is not serviced separately. The thermostat and housing must be replaced as an assembly.
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Remove engine cover (Refer to ENGINE COVER - REMOVAL) .
- Partially drain cooling system. (Refer to COOLANT ).
- Disconnect upper radiator hose and bypass hoses at thermostat housing.
- Remove thermostat housing retaining bolts, support bracket (2.8L) and housing from cylinder head, discard gasket. See Fig 1.
| 1 - GASKET |
| 2 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING |
| 3 - BOLT(S) |
| 4 - BRACKET |