Removal & Installation: Overview Chevrolet Venture I

1. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly. (Scheme 10) Drain the coolant until the coolant level is below the thermostat. See «COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING»(ref-97376-S23037647092001050300000).
2. Remove the crossover exhaust pipe. (Scheme 11) Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
3. Remove the thermostat housing bolts and clean any sealer from the bolt threads. (Scheme 12) Remove the thermostat housing and gasket.
4. Remove the thermostat. Inspect and clean the mating surfaces.
5. Install the thermostat housing and gasket. Install RTV sealer (GM P/N 1052366) to the thermostat housing bolt threads. Install the thermostat housing bolts. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-97376-S22960383202001050300000).
6. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Fill the cooling system. Inspect the cooling system for leaks. Repair as necessary.

Scheme 10

Scheme 11

Scheme 12