Thermostat Housing Replacement (LY7)

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Fig 1: Thermostat Housing

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Callout	Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Remove the heater hoses. Refer to Heater Hoses Replacement (LY7) . Remove the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement . Remove the radiator water pipe outlet. Refer to Radiator Pipe Replacement - Outlet .
1	Bolt, Thermostat Housing (Qty: 3)
2	Housing, Thermostat Tip: The thermostat and thermostat housing are serviced as a unit. They are not serviced separately.

Callout

Component Name

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the heater hoses. Refer to Heater Hoses Replacement (LY7) .
Remove the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
Remove the radiator water pipe outlet. Refer to Radiator Pipe Replacement - Outlet .

Bolt, Thermostat Housing (Qty: 3)

Housing, Thermostat
Tip: The thermostat and thermostat housing are serviced as a unit. They are not serviced separately.