RAM SRT-10 Pickup V10-505 8.3L (2004)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
THERMOSTAT
REMOVAL
8.3L ENGINE
1. Partially drain the cooling system below the thermostat level.
2. Disconnect throttle body air inlet hose, remove air cleaner housing assembly.
3. Disconnect upper radiator hose from thermostat housing.
4. Remove thermostat housing attaching bolts in the reverse order of the torque sequence.
5. Remove thermostat housing.
6. Remove thermostat from housing and discard thermostat housing gasket.
INSTALLATION
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
Brake Parts Cleaner or the equivalent.
1. Clean both sealing surfaces using a plastic scraper and Mopar(R) Brake Parts Cleaner or the equivalent. Take care not to scratch or gouge sealing
surfaces.
2. Install new thermostat into thermostat housing.
3. Install new thermostat housing gasket.