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Dodge Master
8,991 Answers
- Posted on Mar 18, 2012
Re: How to pull a thermostat and where is locateed
Assuming you have the 2.7 liter engine, the thermostat is where the lower radiator hose returns to the engine.
2.7L Engine
- Disconnect negative cable.
CAUTIONDo not remove pressure cap with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.
- Drain cooling system.
- Remove radiator lower hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove nuts from heater tube flange studs.
- Loosen starter bolt at heater tube bracket.
- Pull heater tube out of thermostat housing and position out of the way.
- Remove bolt and two studs.
- Remove thermostat housing, O-ring and thermostat.
- Remove thermostat housing bolts.
To install:
- Clean gasket sealing surfaces.
NOTEInstall thermostat with the bleed valve located at the 12 o'clock position, between tabs on seal.
- Install thermostat and seal into thermostat housing .
- If removed, install two studs.
- Install thermostat, thermostat housing and O-ring and bolt. Tighten attaching bolts to 105 inch lbs.(12 Nm).
- Lubricate new heater return tube O-ring with coolant.
- Position heater return tube flange over two studs. Install nuts.
- Tighten retaining nuts to 53 inch lbs.(6 Nm).
- Tighten starter bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54.3 Nm).
- Connect the lower radiator hose to the thermostat housing. Install hose clamps.
- Refill cooling system.
- Inspect for leaks.
- Connect negative cable.
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