Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat - 3.0L













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. Disconnect the upper radiator-to-thermostat housing hose and position aside.

4. Remove the 3 bolts, thermostat housing cover, O-ring seal and thermostat.
- Clean and inspect the O-ring seal. Install a new seal if necessary.

- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5. NOTE: Lubricate the thermostat O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.

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.