Grand Caravan V6-3.8L VIN L (2007)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
Installation
3.8L
Figure 1 CONNECTOR STAKING MATERIAL REMOVAL
1. To ensure proper seating of replacement thermostat, carefully remove the bulged metal from the wall of the outlet connector recess that was
created during the staking procedure that held the OEM thermostat in place (Figure 1). It is not necessary to restake the replacement thermostat
into the connector.
Figure 2 Thermostat Position In Outlet Connector
2. Position thermostat to coolant outlet connector. Align the two locating notches on thermostat to the connector (Figure 2). This position will ensure
proper location of the thermostat air bleed.