How to Replace the Thermostat in a 3.7L or 4.7L Engine on 2006 Dodge Dakota?

To change a thermostat in a 3.7L or 4.7L engine, remove the negative battery cable, empty the cooling system and take off the splash shield. Disconnect the lower radiator hose, take out of the thermostat housing and thermostat, clean mating areas and place the new thermostat. Reconnect and examine and test leaks.

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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket; Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Replaces: 52079476AB, 52079476AC, 52079476AD, 52079476AE
- Item Weight: 0.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 2.1 x 2.6 x 2.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68174083AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS

2006 Dodge Dakota Thermostat Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Replace the Thermostat in a 3.7L or 4.7L Engine on 2006 Dodge Dakota?
A: To change a thermostat in a 3.7L or 4.7L engine, remove the negative battery cable, empty the cooling system and take off the splash shield. Disconnect the lower radiator hose, take out of the thermostat housing and thermostat, clean mating areas and place the new thermostat. Reconnect and examine and test leaks.