my car does not heat up when i turn the heater on.

1995 NISSAN ALTIMA
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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IMPORTTUNER
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i have replaced the thermostat and flushed the radiator. could someone give me a picture of how the thermostat goes in because i possibly could have put it in wrong.
Jan 8, 2012 at 12:04 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Make sure the spring side is downwards and if it has jiggle valve makes sure its facing the mark on the housing,also bleed the cooling system-sorry no pic
Jan 8, 2012 at 12:10 AM
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RASMATAZ
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See air bleed valve below-

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Jan 8, 2012 at 12:12 AM
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IMPORTTUNER
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should the side with the spring be facing toward the engine or away from it and does the air relief valve have anything to do with the thermostat or my car heater not heating up?
Jan 12, 2012 at 7:32 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The spring side should be facing the engine-try checking the air blend door/actuator
Jan 12, 2012 at 1:18 PM
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is that the air relief plug and what should i be looking for?
Jan 12, 2012 at 10:25 PM
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