changing thermostat

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RCARP424
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how do you change the thermostat in a 1998 oldsmobile aurora
Nov 20, 2010 at 6:00 PM
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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

Nov 20, 2010 at 6:26 PM
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