Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
- Remove the air cleaner.
- Remove exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the surge tank line fitting from the coolant outlet.
- Remove the thermostat housing to intake manifold bolts.
- Remove the thermostat housing outlet and thermostat.