Thermostat Housing: Service and Repair

Thermostat Housing - 2.3L









Removal and Installation

NOTE: The thermostat and thermostat housing are serviced as an assembly.

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 2.3L Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.

2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

3. Disconnect the EGR valve heater hose.

4. Remove the bolts and the thermostat housing.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Clean and inspect the gasket, install a new gasket if necessary.