Removal & Installation: Thermostat: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the radiator draincock. Partially drain the radiator. Close the draincock. Tighten drain cock to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the water pump. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water pump inlet.
- Remove the water pump inlet bolts. Remove the water pump inlet. The "O" ring seal is integral to the thermostat housing. Remove the thermostat.