How Do You Install An Automobile Thermostat?
A broken thermostat in your car may cause the engine to overheat or remain under operating temperature most of the time; either way, it can cause severe engine damage. Yet, a thermostat is a simple component you can remove and install yourself. Park your car in a safe place with enough room for you to work around the front of your vehicle. Open the hood and locate the thermostat. Follow the large, upper radiator hose towards the engine. The hose is connected to the thermostat housing, attached to the engine by two or three mounting bolts on top or to the side of the engine. Unplug the temperature sensor wire from the thermostat housing if your particular model comes equipped with it. Press the lock tab on the plastic connector and separate the wire connector. Place a drain pan underneath the vehicle, on the direction of the thermostat housing. Remove the clamp holding the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing using slip joint pliers, standard screwdriver, Phillip screwdriver or
