Section 152 (Engine Cooling System): Engine: Thermostat: Removal: 3.6L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Thermostat Housing & Thermostat

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WARNING:

Do not loosen radiator draincock with system hot and pressurized. Serious burns from coolant can occur.

CAUTION:

The Thermostat and housing is serviced as an assembly. Do not remove the thermostat from the housing, damage to the thermostat may occur.

If thermostat is being replaced, be sure that replacement is specified thermostat for vehicle model and engine type.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the bolts and the coolant recovery bottle.
Remove upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing (1).
Remove the bolts and the thermostat housing (1) from the vehicle.
Remove and discard the gasket seal.