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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP1986WAGONEER BASE, 2.5 H, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)HEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSA/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUALREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONTEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTATREMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1986 Jeep Wagoneer Base, 2.5 H, Standard
Removal & Installation
1986 Jeep Wagoneer Base, 2.5 H, StandardSECTION Removal & Installation
- Disconnect battery ground. Remove console (if equipped). Remove lower instrument panel. Disconnect electrical connection at thermostat. See Fig 1.
- Remove capillary tube retaining screw. Remove thermostat retaining screws. Remove capillary tube from tube guide hole.
- To install, feed capillary tube through tube guide hole until Red tape on capillary tube just enters hole in housing. Install capillary tube retaining screw and clip.
- Install thermostat retaining screws and attach electrical connection. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
CAUTION:
Handle capillary tube with care to avoid bends or kinks which could cause thermostat to malfunction.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.