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1999 Oldsmobile Alero Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Thermostat, Battery.
Mileage: 122,763 miles.

Asked on January 17, 2013

Oldsmobile Alero Coolant Problem

I need step by step instructions on how to replace a thermostat and if possible give me details on how to do it.
Avatar Asked by slimrobinson

Answer

Replied on January 17, 2013

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Drain and recover the coolant.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Remove the surge tank line from coolant outlet.
Remove the coolant outlet to the inlet manifold attaching bolts.
Remove ther coolant outlet.
Remove the thermostat.
Clean the inlet manifold mating surfaces.
Clean the coolant outlet mating surfaces.

This info is for v6 3.4L engine.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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