Section 203 (Engine Cooling System): Engine: Thermostat: Installation: 3.6L
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CAUTION:
The Thermostat and housing is serviced as an assembly. Do not remove the thermostat from the housing, damage to the thermostat may occur.
- Clean mating areas of timing chain cover and thermostat housing (1).
- Install a new gasket on to the thermostat housing.
- Install the thermostat housing (1). Tighten bolts to the proper SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing (1).
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
- Install the engine cover.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Start and check for leaks.