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Thermostat
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Removal & Installation
2.2L Engine
1.Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.Drain engine coolant from the radiator and engine.
3.Disconnect radiator hose from the inlet pipe.
4.Remove retainers and the thermostat housing.
Fig. Exploded view of the thermostat housing-2.2L engine
To install:
1.Before installing thermostat, coat sealing surface with silicone grease.
2.Install a new gasket.
3.Install thermostat housing and tighten the bolts to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
4.Attach the radiator hose to the inlet pipe.
5.Replenish the engine coolant.
6.Connect the negative battery cable.
7.Connect the negative battery cable.
8.Start engine and check for engine coolant leaks.
3.2L & 3.5L Engines
1.Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.Drain engine coolant from the radiator and engine.
3.Disconnect radiator hose from the inlet pipe.
4.Remove the thermostat housing, then remove the thermostat (2).
Fig. Exploded view of the thermostat housing (1), thermostat (2) and outlet pipe (3)
To install:
1.Install the thermostat into the outlet pipe (4) making sure that the air hole is in the up position.
2.Install thermostat housing and tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
3.Attach the radiator hose to the inlet pipe.
4.Refill the engine with the proper type and amount of coolant.
5.Connect the negative battery cable.
6.Start engine and check for coolant leakage.
Try www.autozone.com for the
Try www.autozone.com for the step-by step guide along with pictures for this procedure.
Once at the site identify you car under the heading "current Vehicle"
Next click "Repair Info" on hte tabs below the autozone logo.
At the middle of the page go to "Your Ride, Your Guide" and click "become a member" set you username and password
Log-in and click "vehicle repair guide"
Select the category for the repair needed.
Select (on the left) type of repair needed.
Page opens to your repair info.