How do you replace thermostat in Nissan Maxima 2001?

Answer 1

* Disconnect the negative battery cable * Drain the coolant from the radiator and the engine block * On SOHC engines detach the upper radiator hose from the coolant outlet at the intake manifold and the radiator,then unbolt the hose clamp at the timing belt cover and remove the radiator hose.Detach the bypass hose from the thermostat cover * On DOHC engines remove the drivebelts and the idler pulley bracket.Also remove the lower radiator hose and the water pump drain plug from the side of the block which faces the front of the vehicle * Remove the thermostat cover from the engine.Be prepared for some coolant to spill as the gasket seal is broken * Remove the thermostat,noting the direction in which it was installed * Scrape off any old gasket or sealant on the thermostat housing and the thermostat cover,then clean them with lacquer thiner