Thermostat Bypass Hose: Service and Repair

Bypass Tube - 2.3L

Bypass Tube - 2.3L:

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to 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.