Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
The thermostat is not serviceable separately. The thermostat housing (water pump inlet) and thermostat must be replaced as an assembly.
- Drain the cooling system/engine block. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
- Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the throttle body and at the Mass airflow (MAF) sensor.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose.
- Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
- Remove the thermostat housing from the water pump.