How do you remove the thermostat from a Chevy Malibu?

Remove the two bolts that hold the thermostat housing onto the Malibu with a 9/16-inch socket and ratchet. Lift the thermostat housing off the vehicle to expose the thermostat. Pull the old thermostat out of the engine with your fingers and plug the hole with a shop towel. This prevents getting anything into the hole while you clean the engine.

How to repair the radiator on a Chevy Malibu?

Place the new thermostat gasket onto the base of the engine and place the thermostat housing on top of the gasket. Secure both with the 9/16-inc bolts. Slide the radiator hose onto the thermostat gasket and secure it with the clamp. “Chevrolet Malibu Repair Manual Years 1997 to 2003”:Haynes:2004

How do you change the thermostat on a car?

Scrape the old thermostat gasket off the engine block and the bottom of the thermostat housing with a scraper and wire brush. Clean the mating surfaces with a shop towel. Pull the towel out of the engine block and place the new thermostat into the hole. The end with the large spring sits inside of the engine.

How to cool down a 1999 Chevy Malibu?

If the thermostat sticks, change it immediately. Pull the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu into a safe work are that has a level surface. Set the emergency brake and open the hood. Allow the engine to cool down completely. It will generally take at least an hour or more for the engine to cool down, depending on how hot it was before you shut it down.

How do you remove a thermostat from an engine?

Locate the two mounting bolts on both sides of the thermostat housing. Loosen and remove the two bolts by turning each bolt counterclockwise with a metric open-end wrench. Pull the thermostat housing straight up off the engine block and place it on a clean rag. Pull the thermostat straight up out of the engine block.