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.
- Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Without HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill Without HP5) .
- Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
- Remove the heater inlet and outlet hoses.
- Remove the surge tank outlet hose.
- Remove the thermostat housing bolts (1).
- Remove the housing.
- Remove the thermostat (2) and discard the thermostat gasket.