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Engine Cooling System: Engine: Thermostat: Installation: 3.6L

Fig 1: Thermostat Housing & Thermostat
GC0144239Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
CAUTION:

The Thermostat and housing is serviced as an assembly. Do not remove the thermostat from the housing, damage to the thermostat may occur.

  1. Clean mating areas of timing chain cover and thermostat housing (1).
  2. Install a new gasket on to the thermostat housing.
  3. Position thermostat housing (1) on the water crossover.
  4. Install two thermostat housing bolts. Tighten bolts to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
  5. Install upper radiator hose on thermostat housing (1).
  6. Fill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  7. Install the air intake system. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION
  8. Connect negative battery cable to battery.
  9. Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.