changing thermostat

1998 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
171,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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how do you change the thermostat in a 1998 oldsmobile aurora
Nov 21, 2010 at 2:00 AM
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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Fitting Cooling System.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

Remove the air intake duct.
Disconnect the radiator hose.

Remove the thermostat housing.

Remove the thermostat.
Clean all sealing surfaces

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