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To replace the thermostat on a 2002 Cavalier 22 Ecotec, drain the radiator and remove the upper hose assembly. Replace the thermostat and refill the radiator.
This one's a no-brainer. Go to Auto Zone, et al, and purchase the hose, look at the other one, remove and replace.
On the 1992-1996 Camry wagon, the rear washer uses the front washer reservior. There is a long hose connecting the rear washer with the front reservior.
The thermostat is located in the housing where the top radiator hose connects to the engine. You will have to disconnect the hose and unbolt the housing to get to the thermostat.
Disconnect the hose both the top and bottom ones , place new alternator and connect the hose back in place.
Each hose (there are only 2) has clamps on the end. Just loosen those & pull off. You will loose some water. Just add when finished so reservior is at proper level. A good parts house can look them up & supply correct size/length/shape. Replace each with a like hose & both attach to water pump.
If it's just the hose (rubber or silicone), you can replace it with a generic hose from your local auto parts store that is of the same diameter. If it's longer, you can just cut it down to size.
For a 2002 MDX, there are four screws to remove the cover. Then remove the spring ring holding the intake hose. Remove the cover and replace the air filter. Replace the cover and screws and then reconnect the intake hose and spring ring.
It is on the right side of the engine bay, immediately under the 2 inch radiator hose, and beside the battery.
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