2.0L/2.4L Engine

Fig 1: Thermostat and Coolant Outlet Connector

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1 - TIMING BELT COVER

2 - OUTLET CONNECTOR

3 - THERMOSTAT

4 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING

Remove upper intake manifold. Refer to Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake - Removal .
Partially drain cooling system below the thermostat level.
Disconnect upper radiator hose from outlet connector (2).
Disconnect coolant recovery system hose from outlet connector.
Turbocharger equipped vehicles:
- Remove fastener securing A/C suction line support bracket to coolant outlet connector stud.
- Unclip A/C suction line support bracket from A/C suction line. Reposition bracket.
Remove coolant outlet connector bolts.
Remove thermostat assembly, and clean sealing surfaces.