Overheating, thermostat's location, and remove and replace instructions needed

2004 SUZUKI AERIO
146,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANN CASEY
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The car overheated. No heat coming from the heater core.
Suspect thermostat requesting its location and remove and replace instructions.
Jul 5, 2022 at 3:23 PM
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STRAILER
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The thermostat is near the water pump. here is a generic guide to help you do the job with specific instructions in the diagrams below to help you with your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.


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Jul 6, 2022 at 9:56 AM
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