GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2009
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Malibu
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Engine
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Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L
🢒 Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement
Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement LAT, LE5
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat cover.
Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat cover.
Remove the thermostat cover bolts and cover.
Remove the thermostat.
Remove and discard the thermostat cover O-ring seal.
Installation Procedure
Install a NEW thermostat cover O-ring seal.
Install the thermostat.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the thermostat cover bolts and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat cover.
Position the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat cover.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement LZ4
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
.
Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
Remove the thermostat housing bolt/stud.
Remove the thermostat housing and gasket.
Remove the thermostat.
Clean the gasket surfaces.
Installation Procedure
Install a NEW thermostat.
Position a NEW gasket and the thermostat housing to the engine block.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the thermostat housing bolt/stud and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
Position the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Inspect the system for leaks.
Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement LY7
Removal Procedure
Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
Remove the heater inlet and outlet hoses.
Remove the surge tank outlet hose.
Remove the thermostat housing bolts (1).
Remove the housing.
Remove the thermostat (2) and discard the thermostat gasket.
Installation Procedure
Install the thermostat (2) with a NEW thermostat gasket.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the thermostat housing bolts (1) and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Install the surge tank outlet hose.
Install the heater inlet and outlet hoses.
Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.