Q: How to service and repair the thermostat on Buick LeSabre?
A: The first step to serve and fix a Thermostat requires removing the engine cover. Start by draining the cooling system followed by using spring hose clamp pliers (J 38185) to loosen the clamp at the Thermostat Housing inlet. First move the inlet hose out of the housing before removing Thermostat Housing bolts so you can gain access to the Thermostat . Clear the contact surfaces of both the gasket and housing and intake port. Begin the installation process by placing the Thermostat in position then install the Thermostat Housing with an updated gasket. Secure the Thermostat Housing bolts with torque at 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) before you attach the inlet Radiator Hose and clamp. After system refill you should check for any cooling system leaks before you can install the engine cover.
Q: How to replace the thermostat (LY7) on Buick LaCrosse?
A: Start the Thermostat (LY7) replacement by partially draining the cooling system without separating upper and lower intake manifolds. First disconnect both the upper and lower intake manifolds before separating the surge tank hose from the Thermostat location. The replacement of the Thermostat (LY7) starts with removing the coolant pipe/Thermostat housing bolt, then the coolant pipe bolt followed by separating the coolant inlet pipe from the Thermostat housing. Remove the coolant pipe o-ring seal and Thermostat seal when performing the Thermostat bolt removal and Thermostat removal process. Before installing the Thermostat place it with a new Thermostat seal then use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Installation of the new coolant pipe seal follows after it is reattached with the fasteners 1 & 3 before reconnecting the surge tank hose to the Thermostat and lastly reinstalling upper and lower intake manifolds to complete the cooling system's refill.
A: Begin Thermostat replacement starting with fuel injector sight shield removal. First drain some coolant from your engine's cooling system. Disconnect the throttle body air inlet duct with extreme caution. Use hose clamp pliers (J38185) to readjust the hose clamp which secures the water outlet housing then remove the Radiator Hose from this housing component. First uninstall the bolts from the water outlet housing before you can remove the water outlet housing together with its gasket. Check the mating surfaces of the Thermostat while you clean them. Start by positioning the Thermostat and placing the gasket into its correct spot then install the water outlet housing. Use rtv sealer (GM P/N 1052366 or equivalent) to install water outlet housing bolts before tightening them to 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.). For reinstallation use hose clamp pliers (J38185) to place and secure the hose clamp on the water outlet housing. Reinstall the throttle body air inlet duct and procede to fill the cooling system before installing the fuel injector sight shield. Finally, inspect for leaks.