SRX AWD V6-3.6L (2008)
Thermostat Housing: Service and Repair
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (LY7 - Gas, 6 Cylinder, 3.6L, SFI, V6)
Tools Required
J 28410 Gasket Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7 - Gas, 6 Cylinder, 3.6L, SFI, V6) (See: Heater
Hose/Service and Repair/Heater Inlet Hose Replacement) and Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7 - Gas, 6 Cylinder, 3.6L, SFI, V6) (See:
Heater Hose/Service and Repair/Heater Outlet Hose Replacement) .
2. Remove the thermostat. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LY7 - Gas, 6 Cylinder, 3.6L, SFI, V6) (See: Thermostat/Service and
Repair)Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LH2 - Gas, 8 Cylinder, 4.6L, SFI, V8, DOHC, HO) (See: Thermostat/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
4. Remove the thermostat housing with the heater pipes, hoses and bolts.
5. Carefully clean the sealing surfaces with a plastic gasket scraper such as J 28410 or equivalent.
Installation Procedure
1. Assemble the heater pipes and hoses to the thermostat housing.
2. Install a new gasket to the thermostat housing.
3. Install the thermostat housing bolts to the thermostat housing.
Partially install the thermostat housing bolts in order to retain the gasket.
4. Install the thermostat housing with the heater pipes, heater hoses, gasket and bolts.