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: JACKING AND 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
- Remove the bolt.
- Reposition the A/C pipe.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the A/C compressor bracket.
- Remove the wiring harness clip.
- Release the wiring harness from the clip.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses.
- Release the 2 clamps.
- Remove the coolant hose.
Remove the wiring harness clip.
Disconnect the coolant hose.
Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the thermostat housing as illustrated.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.