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thermostat removal?

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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 2:37 PM
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does anyone know the easiest way to change the thermostat? it sure is tucked in there under this and behind that,can it be done with out having to remove the cross over pipe? thanks.
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sorry its a 97 3.1 malibu.
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well it took alot of nuckle bending but i was able to change the thermostat only having to get the air filter housing out of my way,a1/2 inch wrench was all it took,tricky thou but doable,alls well now.
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problem solved, it was just air.
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