Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Chevrolet Spark. 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 .
- Reposition the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
- Remove the catalytic converter heat shield. Refer to Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement (LV7) .
- Remove the 2 thermostat bypass pipe bolts (2).
- Remove and DISCARD the thermostat bypass pipe gasket (1).
- Remove the clamp (2).
- Remove the thermostat bypass pipe bolt (1).
- Remove the thermostat bypass pipe (3).