Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill With HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Without HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill With HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill Without HP5) .
- Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat cover.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat cover.
- Remove the battery tray.
- Remove the thermostat cover bolts and cover.
- Remove the thermostat.
- Remove and discard the thermostat cover O-ring seal.