Thermostat: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Drain cooling system down below the thermostat level.

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2. Remove thermostat housing bolts and housing.
3. Remove thermostat, discard gasket and clean both gasket sealing surfaces.

INSTALLATION-2.4L ENGINE
1. Place a new gasket (dipped in clean water) on the engine outlet connector surface. Center the thermostat in thermostat housing.
2. Place the engine outlet connector and gasket over the thermostat, making sure thermostat is seated in the thermostat housing.
3. Bolt outlet connector to thermostat housing. Tighten bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
4. Refill the cooling system to the proper level