the thermostat is located under the top radiator hose. Answers for No you do not have to remove the alternator! Unbolt the thermostat housing,remove bolts,and turn housing counter clockwise about 15* or so. I even leave the radiator hose attached.
It should be located very close to the thermostat housing.
At the end of the upper radiator hose where it connects with the top of the motor.
On 2002 it is located on the lower lefthand portion of the block, to the left of the crankshaft pulley if you are looking front on at the engine
It is under the housing that the lower radiator hose hooks to on the block.
Thermostat is located at front of motor between ac compressor and alternator.
Normally you Install with the spring down.
No, they are not interchangeable.
The thermostat is under the housing where the upper radiator hose attaches to the engine.
it is next to the thermostat housing under the alternator
Where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine, you will find the thermostat.
It is under the housing that the lower radiator hose hooks to on the engine.
The thermostat is located behind the alternator. You can find instructions on Auto Zone's web site.