Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal Engine Cooling Thermostat

Remove the thermostat housing bolts.

Remove the thermostat housing.

Remove and discard the thermostat housing gasket.
Remove the secondary air injection bolts-(2) andnuts-(1).Remove the secondary air injection studs-(3 and4).Remove the secondary air injection valveassembly-(1).Remove the secondary air injection gaske ...
Remove the throttle body bolts-(1).Remove the throttle body-(2).Remove and discard the throttle bodyseal-(3).Loosen the evaporative-(EVAP) solenoidbolt.Remove the EVAP solenoid-(1).Remove the manifold ...
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Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LFX) Engine Cooling Radiator
Special Tools J 38185 Hose Clamp PliersRemoval ProcedureRemove the intake manifold cover. Refer toIntake Manifold Cover Replacement.Drain the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Filling.Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp-(1) at the thermostat housingusing J 38185 Hos ...