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Replace the radiator
The 1998 Chevy Astro lower radiator hose is held in place with a clamp. Turn the clamp screw to the left. The clamp will become loose and the hose can be removed.
No, you do not have to remove the engine to replace a radiator hose.No, you do not have to remove the engine to replace a radiator hose.
follow the top radiator hose to the intake. it should be there.
To replace a thermostat on 1998 Silhouette, locate it under the top hose assembly inside the radiator. It is fairly easy to replace with the right tools.
Drain the radiator. Remove the lower radiator hose from the motor. Unbolt the hose inlet, and remove the thermostat. Replace the thermostat and the inlet, the hose, and refill the radiator.
drain the radiator down below the top hose and unhook the hose from the radiator and the engine and pull the hose off.
follow upper radiator hose to motor
located at the end of the upper radiator hose. remove two bolts, replace with new parts remember to replace the gasket.
It is not at the end of the upper radiator hose. Please don't follow the first person answer.
Drain the Mercury Tracer radiator into a pan. Loosen the clamps at the ends of the radiator hose. Wiggle the hose to free the ends. Slide the hose off and replace it. Tighten the clamps an refill the radiator. Dispose of the old antifreeze as it is toxic to animals.
The thermostat is located on the top of the engine, where the top radiator hose is connected. The hose has to be disconnected, and the inlet on the engine is removed, with the thermostat underneath.