Grand Voyager V6-3.0L VIN 3 (1998)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Drain cooling system down below the thermostat level. Refer to Draining Cooling System.
Thermostat, Housing, And Water Box 3.0L Engine
2. Remove thermostat housing bolts and housing.
3. Remove thermostat, discard gasket and clean both gasket sealing surfaces.
INSTALLATION
Thermostat Installed 3.0L Engine
1. Center thermostat in water box pocket. Check that the flange is seated correctly in the countersunk portion of the intake manifold water box.
2. Install new gasket on water box.
3. Install housing over gasket and thermostat and tighten bolts to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
4. Refill the cooling system to the proper level. Refer to Cooling System Refilling.