very simple. follow the radiator hose on the drivers side from the radiator to the motor. that metal peice that the pipe is clamped on is the thermostat housing. theres 2 bolts holding it down. easiest to leave the hose on the housing and just remove the bolts. there is your thermostat.
YES there the same.
Remove old thermostat. Install new thermostat.
What year,what motor?? it is a 2002 Chevy avalanche 1500
r134a.
That is normal, It is a thermostat
It is not hard if you have the proper tools. Drain the radiator and remove the upper hose at the engine. Remove the thermostat housing and install the thermostat. Clean the surfaces and install the new thermostat.
The thermostat housing is located at the end of the lower radiator hose on these models.
The thermostat is locating in the waterpump, where the lower rad. hose connects.
NO... There's no way to install manual lock-outs because of the way Chevy designed the drivetrain / axels. After 1987.
195 degree
Start with replacing the thermostat.
Check the auto parts websites for a 2002 Chevy pickup. There should be a picture of the individual parts.