Thermostat Bypass Hose: Service and Repair

Bypass Tube - 2.3L









Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.

3. Remove the intake manifold.

4. Disconnect and remove the coolant bypass tube from the engine.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

6. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.