1996 Chevrolet Lumina Replace Thermostat On Chevy

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA
170,000 MILES
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BROWNBRANDON1218
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How do I replace the thermostat on my 1996 Chevy lumina
Dec 4, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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JDL
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This is for 3.1L engine. The radiator hose goes to thermostat housing in the picture. You may need to drain coolant down. If you just pull off the radiator hose, coolant will run everywhere. Then, at the thermostat housing, remove radiator hose, remove bolts from thermostat housing.
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