Thermostat: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
(1) Drain the cooling system down to thermostat level or below.
(2) Remove the intake manifold. Refer to ENGINE for procedure.
(3) Remove the upper radiator hose clamp at engine thermostat housing and remove hose.






(4) Remove the thermostat housing bolts and housing.
(5) Remove the thermostat and discard gasket. Clean both gasket sealing surfaces using a plastic scraper and Mopar(R) Brake Parts Cleaner or the equivalent.

CAUTION: Do not use a metal scraper to clean aluminum sealing surfaces, as damage to surfaces may occur. Use only a plastic scraper and Mopar(R) Brake Parts Cleaner or the equivalent.

INSTALLATION
(1) Place a new gasket on the cylinder block crossover surface, center thermostat into opening in the thermostat housing. Place housing over gasket and thermostat, making sure thermostat is in recess provided in the housing.
(2) Install the housing to cylinder block and tighten bolts to 11 Nm (95 inch lbs.).
(3) Install the intake manifold. Refer to ENGINE for procedure.
(4) Refill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System, Service and Repair, Cooling System-Filling.