Town & Country LWB AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2000)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Drain cooling system down below the thermostat level.
2. Remove thermostat housing bolts and housing .
3. Remove thermostat. Discard gasket and clean both gasket sealing surfaces.
INSTALLATION
1. Place a new gasket (dipped in water) on the thermostat housing surface, center thermostat into opening in the intake manifold water box.
2. Place housing and gasket over the thermostat, making sure thermostat is in the recess provided.
3. Install housing to intake manifold and tighten bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
4. Refill the cooling system to the proper level.
