Q: How to replace the thermostat on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: Start by draining the cooling system then elevate the vehicle just enough so you can reach the Thermostat Housing through the wheelhouse. The left wheelhouse liner comes off first followed by using hose clamp pliers (J 38185) to disconnect the radiator inlet hose from its position at the Thermostat Housing. The next step requires removal of Thermostat Housing bolts followed by separation of the Thermostat Housing from the engine block. Both the Thermostat Housing and engine block sealing surfaces need cleaning before inspection. Screw the Thermostat Housing onto the engine block after which install and tighten the Thermostat Housing bolts to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). You need hose clamp pliers (J 38185) once again to do the radiator inlet hose installation onto the Thermostat Housing then reinstall the left wheelhouse liner followed by vehicle lowering together with cooling system filling and ending with leak inspection after starting up the engine.
Q: How to service and repair the thermostat on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: To service and repair Thermostat, disconnect the negative cable battery and drain/recuperate the coolant. Unscrew the air cleaner assembly and disconnect the surge tank line from the outlet for the coolant. Then, remove the coolant outlet by removing the attaching bolts and the Thermostat. Clean the mating surface of the inlet manifold and coolant outlet. For installation, put the Thermostat into inlet manifold and fix the coolant outlet tightly attaching the bolts and tightening them up to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). Replace the air cleaner assembly and the surge tank line to the coolant outlet. Flushing the engine with coolant and reconnecting the negative Battery Cable, tighten the bolt to 16 nm (12 ft. Lbs.). Finally, check the system to make sure it does not leak.
Q: How to Ensure Proper Thermostat Installation on Chevrolet S10?
A: Start the Thermostat replacement process by draining part of the cooling system liquid. First detach the air cleaner outlet duct then unscrew and relocate the throttle body bracket nuts. The removal process begins by dislodging both water outlet housing mounting bolts to separate the housing from the lower Intake Manifold. Set it aside when finished. Wash each sealing surface by removing the Thermostat and o-ring or gasket from the water outlet housing and lower Intake Manifold. Follow the fastener notice in service precautions while mounting the water outlet housing back to the lower Intake Manifold after installing the Thermostat with either a fresh gasket or o-ring. Tighten the water outlet housing mounting bolts to a torque of 19 nm (14 ft. Lbs.). After you reinstall the throttle body bracket its nuts need to be tightened to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Empty and replace the cooling system before conducting a leak inspection.