Thermostat location for replacement

Tiny
THOMAS1130
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 153,000 MILES
I cannot seem to find the thermostat on the car listed above. Where is it located?
Thursday, October 25th, 2018 AT 4:27 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

It is at the upper hose in front of the engine.

I attached a picture and procedure below.

Roy

Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Drain and recover coolant until level is below thermostat.
3. Radiator outlet pipe attaching bolts.
4. Outlet.
5. Thermostat.

Clean

Radiator outlet mating surfaces.

Install or Connect

1. Thermostat.
2. Radiator outlet.
3. Attaching bolts.

Tighten
Tighten thermostat housing retaining nuts to 14 N.M (124 lb. In.).
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Thursday, October 25th, 2018 AT 4:34 PM

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