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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Jeep Patriot and 2013 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Thermostat Heater Connector & Upper Thermostat Housing Bolt
GC0137798Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the thermostat housing. Refer to THERMOSTAT, REMOVAL .
  3. Remove retaining clip and the coolant temperature sensor (1).
  4. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.