Engine Cooling System: Engine: Thermostat: Installation: 2.8L
- Install the temperature sensor (4). Tighten sensor (4) to 11 N.m (8 ft. lbs.).
- Align and Install the lower bypass hose (3) and EGR cooler supply hose (5).
- Install a new gasket onto housing.
- Install the thermostat housing (4). Tighten nuts (3) to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Install the EGR cooler return hose (1).
- Install the lower bypass hose to the water intake elbow.
- Connect the temperature sensor wire harness connector (2).
- Install the heater supply hose (6).
- Install the EGR supply hose (5).
- Install the heater return hose (8).
- Install the coolant reservoir return hose on the water intake elbow (7).
- Install the lower radiator hose on the water intake elbow (9).
- Install the upper radiator hose on the thermostat housing (4).
- Install the inner wheel well splash shield (3). Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, WHEELHOUSE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the drivers side front wheel.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to COOLANT FILL VOLUMES .
- Connect the negative battery cable.