Patriot 2WD L4-2.0L (2008)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
Engine Coolant Thermostat - Removal
Gas - Primary Thermostat
GAS - PRIMARY THERMOSTAT
1. Partially drain cooling system See: Service and Repair.
2. Remove air filter housing.
3. Disconnect coolant hose (1) from inlet housing (2).
4. Remove inlet housing bolts (3).
5. Remove thermostat assembly, and clean sealing surfaces.
Gas - Secondary Thermostat
GAS - SECONDARY THERMOSTAT
1. Partially drain cooling system.See: Service and Repair.
2. Remove air filter housing.
3. Disconnect coolant hoses (1) from rear of coolant adapter (2).
4. Remove radiator hose (3).
5. Remove radiator hose (4) from front of coolant adapter (2).
6. Remove coolant adapter mounting bolts.
7. Carefully slide coolant adapter off water pump inlet tube and remove coolant adapter (2) and secondary thermostat.
