Mariner 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
Thermostat - 3.0L (4V)
Material
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
4. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
5. NOTE: To install, lubricate the thermostat housing O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
Remove the 3 bolts, thermostat housing cover, O-ring seal and thermostat.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).