Dodge Repair: INSTALLATION OF THERMOSTAT, negative battery cable, radiator hose

Question
HOW DO I INSTALL A THERMOSTAT IN A 2006 DODGE 5.7 LITER TRUCK .

Answer
.7L ENGINE

 
WARNING:  Do not loosen the radiator draincock with the cooling system hot and pressurized. Serious burns from the coolant can occur.  


1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system  
3. Remove the radiator hose clamp (3) and radiator hose (4) at the thermostat housing (2).
4. Remove the thermostat housing mounting bolts (1), thermostat housing (2) and thermostat .