Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) .
- Using the J 38185 , reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the thermostat housing. See Special Tools .
- Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the thermostat housing.
- Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
- Remove the thermostat housing, thermostat, and gasket from the water pump housing.
- Discard the old thermostat housing gasket.