To replace the thermostat on a 2004 Pontiac Montana, first ensure the engine is cool, then disconnect the negative battery cable. Locate the thermostat housing, which is typically near the engine block, and remove the bolts securing it. Take out the old thermostat and gasket, clean the mating surfaces, then install the new thermostat with a new gasket. Reattach the housing, reconnect the battery, and refill the coolant if necessary.
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To replace the thermostat on a 2002 Pontiac Montana, first ensure the engine is cool, then disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing and unbolt the housing to access the thermostat. Replace the old thermostat with a new one, ensuring the gasket is properly aligned, then reassemble the housing and hose. Finally, reconnect the battery and refill the coolant as needed.
To replace the thermostat on a 2006 Pontiac Montana, first, ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the negative battery cable. Then, locate the thermostat housing, which is typically near the engine block. Remove the hoses connected to the housing, unbolt it, and take out the old thermostat. Install the new thermostat, reassemble the housing, reconnect the hoses, and finally, reconnect the battery cable.
It doesn't matter. A thermostat is a non-serviceable item. If it is bad, you replace it. That probably isn't your problem though.
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.
You remove the old one and put a new one
The thermostat is located at the driver side of the engine, under the air intake piping. All the intake stuff must be removed to get to the housing which has two bolts holding it in place. The lower bolt, located under the exhaust pipe, is a Bear to get at! Replace with an OEM part, as SOME of the generic parts won't allow you to get the housing back on without removing the exhaust.
To replace the thermostat on a 1996 Pontiac Transport, first, ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the coolant from the radiator, then remove the upper radiator hose attached to the thermostat housing. Unbolt the thermostat housing to access the thermostat, replace it with a new unit, and reassemble by reversing the disassembly steps, ensuring to refill the coolant and check for leaks.
To change the thermostat on a 2001 Pontiac Montana Minivan, first, ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the battery. Then, locate the thermostat housing, which is typically near the engine's upper radiator hose. Remove the hose and the housing bolts, take out the old thermostat, and replace it with a new one, ensuring the gasket is properly seated. Reassemble everything, reconnect the battery, and refill the coolant as necessary.
To change the thermostat on a 2003 Pontiac Montana, start by ensuring the engine is cool and disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the coolant from the radiator, then remove the upper radiator hose connected to the thermostat housing. Unbolt the thermostat housing, replace the old thermostat with a new one (making sure to align it correctly), and reassemble everything by reconnecting the hose and refilling the coolant. Finally, reconnect the battery and check for leaks after starting the engine.
To change the thermostat on a 2003 Pontiac Montana with a 3.4L engine, start by allowing the engine to cool down completely. Then, drain the coolant from the radiator and remove the upper radiator hose connected to the thermostat housing. Unbolt the thermostat housing to access the thermostat, replace it with a new one (ensuring the gasket is in place), and reassemble everything by reversing the steps. Finally, refill the coolant and check for leaks before starting the engine.