Follow top radiator hose to engine block, thermostat assy is attached with two bolts. First drain radiator, release spring clamp on assy and remove hose. Remove serpentine belt from Power Steering unit, loosen power steering bolts and slide to extreme left. You now have access to both bolts, remove both bolts and thermostat assembly,. Clean engine mating surface, install new thermostat assy with new o ring ;reassemble and Add coolant.
To change the thermostat on a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer EXT, first, ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the coolant from the radiator, then remove the thermostat housing by unscrewing the bolts. Replace the old thermostat with a new one, ensuring the gasket is in place, reattach the housing, and refill the radiator with coolant. Finally, reconnect the battery and start the engine, checking for leaks.
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No. One of the two bolts that hold the thermostat housing to the engine is a challenge.
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Engine thermostat is where your upper radiator hose hooks to the top of the engine
AnswerThe thermostat comes in a housing that bolts directly to the motor, and is located on the driver's side of the motor, about 1/2 way from the top, & towards the front of the engine. To remove/replace it you need a socket wrench & a 3 to 6 inch extension. You will have to remove the alternator and serpentine belt to get to it. This is where the thermostat is located on the trailblazer for years 2002 to 2004.
how do you change the thermostat on a 2002 ford zx2
It is not hard if you have the proper tools. Drain the radiator and remove the upper hose at the engine. Remove the thermostat housing and install the thermostat. Clean the surfaces and install the new thermostat.
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engine oil leak
sticking thermostat, fan clutch or waterpump. all have tell tale signs.