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Changing thermostat

Tiny
VAGG1994
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  • 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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How to bleed air out after changing thermostat in 09 chevy malibu
Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 AT 6:28 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when changing the thermostat.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 AT 7:36 AM
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I cannot locate the thermostat.
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is a tutorial for you to view about changing your thermostat:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

I've attached pictures below of the location (circled in red) and step-by-step instructions on how to replace.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

I have included the information that you requested in the diagrams down below. Please go through the guides and get back to us with how everything turns out, or if you have any other automotive related questions.

Thanks,
Alex
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you so much. I will view the material you attached and attempt the replacement tomorrow. Thank you so much.
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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OMG! You guys are wonderful! With your help I was able to locate, remove and replace my thermostat. I did it! The information, photos and tutorial were perfect direction and made the process so much easier for me. In addition to learn how to, I also learned about tools for the car and how to improvise with what you do have on hand. Mostly importantly I learn my limitations also. (I have RA and hand strength is limited some days) I know nothing about cars and their parts or functions but I have a brain and willingness to learn. I can’t thank you enough and will always come to you before going to any mechanic again! I will tell you now and please share with all, I am a gramma trying to keep my vehicle on the road for myself and my granddaughter who uses it to get to and from school and work. I live on a very tight budget and you two have just saved us. Again thank you so very much. I will attempt to attach some photos of my work, again attempt is the key word. Should they go through they may not be in order.
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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You're welcome!

Feel free to use us anytime. Thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
AMYWAMBOLDT
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I have got the old thermostat out but cannot seem to get the new one in. Which way should it be facing? And how can I remove the pipe housing without removing my exhaust manifold?
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Good morning,

I attached a procedure and pictures for you for this repair.

Roy

Thermostat Replacement (L61)

Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.

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2. Remove the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe bolts.

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3. Remove the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe.

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4. Remove the thermostat and retaining sleeve, noting orientation for installation.
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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RAYTA76
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I have a 2005 malibu LS 3.5 engine and im trying to locate and replace the thermostat. How do I do this?

Thank you
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Hello,

I have the location and the guide on how to change your cars engine thermostat. Here is the guide to show you what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

You should drain and flush the system as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

Here is what it will be like on your car I have included both 4 and 6 cylinder engines just in case.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Seems to be somewhere in the back of the engine. There isn't a traditional thermostat housing
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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See pics, lube orings with coolant only and tighten bolts to 18inch lbs.
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Perfect. Thank you :-)
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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EDWARDONE
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The engine light came on. I took it to a mechanic. He told me the error message says I needed a thermostat?
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:10 AM (Merged)
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I am attaching the process below from the manual however, here is a video from a blazer and while it is a different engine it is pretty similar.

https://youtu.be/5w14DkYn1bU

Plus here is a guide that will help with this in more general terms.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Lastly below is the process from the manual. Let us know if you have questions. Thanks
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