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Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement 3.8 L

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 221704 Size: SH
  1. Open the radiator drain cock.
  2. Drain the engine coolant to a level below the thermostat.
  3. Close the radiator drain cock.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the radiator drain cock to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  4. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve electrical connector.

    5. Object Number: 221706 Size: SH
  5. Remove the EGR valve outlet pipe bolt from the upper intake manifold.
  6. Remove the EGR valve outlet pipe nut from the EGR valve adapter.
  7. Remove the EGR valve pipe.

    8. Object Number: 221680 Size: SH
  8. Remove the inlet hose from the water outlet.

    9. Object Number: 349798 Size: SH
  9. Remove the water outlet bolts (1).
  10. Remove the water outlet (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 349798 Size: SH
  1. Install the water outlet (2).
  2. Install the water outlet bolts (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the water outlet bolts (1) to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 221680 Size: SH
  3. Install the inlet hose to the water outlet.

    4. Object Number: 221706 Size: SH
  4. Install the EGR valve pipe.
  5. Install the EGR valve outlet pipe nut from the EGR valve adapter.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the EGR valve outlet pipe nut to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).

  6. Install the EGR valve outlet pipe bolt from the upper intake manifold.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the EGR valve outlet pipe bolt to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).


    Object Number: 221704 Size: SH
  7. Connect the EGR valve electrical connector.
  8. Add engine coolant.

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement 5.7 L

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 221671 Size: SH
  1. Open the radiator drain cock. Drain the engine coolant to a level below the thermostat.
  2. Close the radiator drain cock.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the radiator drain cock to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  3. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water outlet.

    4. Object Number: 221708 Size: SH
  4. Remove the water outlet housing bolts.
  5. Remove the water outlet.

Installation Procedure
  1. Thoroughly clean the water outlet and water pump surfaces.

    2. Object Number: 221708 Size: SH
  2. Install the water outlet.
  3. Install the water outlet bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the water outlet bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 221671 Size: SH
  4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the water outlet.
  5. Add engine coolant.