Removal and Installation
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-232248) .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
- Remove the block heater. To install, tighten to 21 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.3L»(ref-232224) .
- Disconnect the heater hose at the thermostat housing.
- Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the thermostat housing.
- Remove the 3 bolts, thermostat housing and gasket. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. Clean and inspect the gasket, install a new gasket if necessary.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L»(ref-232204) .
- Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
- Remove the 3 bolts, thermostat housing cover, O-ring seal and thermostat. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. Clean and inspect the O-ring seal. Install a new seal if necessary.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
Scheme 9
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L»(ref-232204) .
- Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
- Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
- Disconnect the heater hose from the thermostat housing.
- Reposition the 2 thermostat housing-to-engine clamps. Remove the thermostat housing.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
Scheme 10
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE - 2.3L»(ref-232194) .
- Disconnect and remove the coolant bypass tube.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to «THERMOSTAT HOUSING - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-232207-S32057550232006051600000) .
- Remove the bypass tube-to-thermostat housing hose.
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt, stud bolt and bypass tube. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove and inspect the O-ring seals, install new seals if necessary.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine coolant.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.3L»(ref-232224) .
- Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump pulley. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump. Remove and discard the O-ring seal. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- Remove the coolant pump belt. For additional information, refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-232225) .
- Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to «THERMOSTAT HOUSING - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-232207-S32057550232006051600000) .
- Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hose from the coolant pump.
- Remove the 3 coolant pump assembly-to-engine bolts. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Reposition the coolant pump-to-engine hose clamp. Remove the coolant pump.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
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- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
- Remove the front impact severity sensor. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-232255) .
- Remove the 2 pushpin retainers from the front bumper bracket.
- Remove the 2 front grille bolts. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 radiator brackets. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the center support lower bolt. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the nut and the center support. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connectors
- Disconnect the transmission cooler hose.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the cooling fan motor and shroud. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the 6 cooling fan bolts. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the LH and the RH cooling fans.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Scheme 15
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to «COOLING FAN MOTOR AND SHROUD»(ref-232207-S41783056342006051600000) .
- Disconnect the upper radiator-to-degas bottle hose from the radiator.
- Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
- Disconnect the lower degas bottle-to-radiator hose from the radiator.
- Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
- Disconnect the 2 transaxle cooling hoses from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
Scheme 16
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to «COOLING FAN MOTOR AND SHROUD»(ref-232207-S41783056342006051600000) .
- Disconnect the upper radiator-to-degas bottle hose from the radiator.
- Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
- Disconnect the 2 transaxle cooling hoses from the radiator.
- Disconnect the lower degas bottle-to-radiator hose from the radiator.
- Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
Scheme 17
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .
- Disconnect the radiator-to-degas bottle hose from the degas bottle.
- Disconnect the degas bottle-to-coolant bypass housing hose.
- Remove the 2 degas bottle nuts. To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Lift the degas bottle up and disconnect the degas bottle-to-radiator hose. Remove the degas bottle.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232207-S22064689552006051600000) .