How do I replace the thermostat?

1997 CADILLAC CATERA
112,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEN BURRIS
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How do I replace the thermostat.Thank you,Ken Burris
Oct 3, 2008 at 1:25 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Ken: Just follow the upper rad hose toward the engine and you'll come to the t-stat housing. Drain the radiator, remove the upper hose, remove the housing and you'll see the t-stat. Reverse the sequence to replace it. I up loaded a picture of the housing for you. I hope it helps.


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If you have any other questions, let me know. Joe
Nov 17, 2008 at 10:57 PM
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