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Should be located in a removable housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose
Drain about 1 gallon of coolant from the radiator
Remove this housing
Make note how thermostat is installed
Clean both surfaces
Install new thermostat and replace housing
Re-fill coolant slowly to prevent an air lock
Start engine and look for leaks
Run engine to normal operating temperature with heater on
Re-check coolant level
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This is incorrect it is not there do not mess with that part unless you want to pay for more gaskets for no reason !
The chevy malibu 2.4l 4 cylinder is different it is located ant the end of the lower radiator hose, follow it down till you see bolts not a clamp it is attacked to a metal piece and goes up and is a lot harder to mess with i know this because i am doing this same exact thing myself.
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Get one the of more high dollar thermostat with fail safe stick this thermostat is the best of the best unlike other thermostats if it fails it locks open instead of closed saving your block from going out and bubbling out of over flow tank !
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