Thermostat location for replacement

153,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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THOMAS1130
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I cannot seem to find the thermostat on the car listed above. Where is it located?
Oct 25, 2018 at 9:27 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

It is at the upper hose in front of the engine.

I attached a picture and procedure below.

Roy

Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Drain and recover coolant until level is below thermostat.
3. Radiator outlet pipe attaching bolts.
4. Outlet.
5. Thermostat.

Clean

^ Radiator outlet mating surfaces.

Install or Connect

1. Thermostat.
2. Radiator outlet.
3. Attaching bolts.

Tighten
Tighten thermostat housing retaining nuts to 14 N.m (124 lb. in.).
Oct 25, 2018 at 9:34 AM
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