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@mario1981 check [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODBdVzySaFQ|this video.] Definitely a PITA to repalce the thermostat.
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[image|1198439]
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The steps are as follows:
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Remove/install
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1 Drain coolant
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2 Release rear drive module
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3 Remove fender liner in right rear fender
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4 Remove poly-V belt
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5 Remove intake manifold (2)
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6 Unscrew nut (3) on alternator (G2) and remove charge current line (4)
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7 Remove bolt (5) on alternator (G2) on timing case cover
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8 Loosen bolt (6) and swivel alternator (G2) upwards
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9 Remove bolts (7) and lay coolant line (8) with attached coolant hoses to one side
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10 Remove bolt (9) on holder (10) on the oil pan
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11 Remove bolts(11) and pass coolant thermostat (1) under the coolant line (8)
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Catch coolant in a suitable vessel.
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12 Loosen clamps (12) and detach coolant hoses (13) from coolant thermostat (1)
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Note installation locations for coolant hoses (13). Installation: Replace clamps (12).
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13 Remove holder (10) on coolant thermostat (1) When replacing coolant thermostat (1).
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14 Install in the reverse order
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+=== Update (09/30/2017) ===
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+Here are the instructions [document|3423]

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crwdns2934245:0crwdne2934245:0 oldturkey03

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@mario1981 check [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODBdVzySaFQ|this video.] Definitely a PITA to repalce the thermostat.
[image|1198431]
+[image|1198439]
+The steps are as follows:
+Remove/install
+1 Drain coolant
+2 Release rear drive module
+3 Remove fender liner in right rear fender
+4 Remove poly-V belt
+5 Remove intake manifold (2)
+6 Unscrew nut (3) on alternator (G2) and remove charge current line (4)
+7 Remove bolt (5) on alternator (G2) on timing case cover
+8 Loosen bolt (6) and swivel alternator (G2) upwards
+9 Remove bolts (7) and lay coolant line (8) with attached coolant hoses to one side
+10 Remove bolt (9) on holder (10) on the oil pan
+11 Remove bolts(11) and pass coolant thermostat (1) under the coolant line (8)
+Catch coolant in a suitable vessel.
+12 Loosen clamps (12) and detach coolant hoses (13) from coolant thermostat (1)
+Note installation locations for coolant hoses (13). Installation: Replace clamps (12).
+13 Remove holder (10) on coolant thermostat (1) When replacing coolant thermostat (1).
+14 Install in the reverse order

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@mario1981 check [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODBdVzySaFQ|this video.] Definitely a PITA to repalce the thermostat.

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