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Thermostat: Service and Repair
Thermostat

Thermostat - 4.0L SOHC

Removal and Installation

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to the Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 4.0L  See: Service and

Repair/Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

3. Disconnect the upper radiator hose.

4. Remove the 3 bolts, the thermostat outlet housing and the thermostat.

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Inspect the O-ring seal. Install a new O-ring seal if necessary.

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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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