OK, I have put it off long enough. I need to change the thermostat but it looks like a nightmare! Please someone tell me the easy OR any way to change that sucker out.
Thanks in advanced!

 

see if this helps... looks simple but access could be another story

 

That explains it pretty clearly, thanks Jeff! I was trying to figure out what I need to take off to get to it to get to it, or if there are any tricks some one can show/tell me.

 

Bueller....Bueller....Bueller

 

Jeff, thanks for the input. I was hoping someone else could tell me what I need to take of to get there. I will look for another forum/site.
Thanks

 

Here is instructions for service manual looks very easy from the pictures however it calls for 2.6 hours

Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
Partially drain the cooling system.
Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the thermostat housing.
Remove the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.
Remove the thermostat housing bolts
Remove the thermostat housing
Install the thermostat housing.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the thermostat housing bolts.


Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the thermostat housing.
Install the air cleaner intake duct.
Fill the cooling system.

 

Thanks for looking at me MDTAHOE and even more thanks for showing me what to do. It just looked like a nightmare but I spose once you take off the intake duct it opens up. I actually have 2 to do. My wifes 05 Uplander and my childcare provider's Venture (got to keep those 2 happy). Seeing how they are both stuck open, I am going to try for this weekend but it may be next week.
I don't know to many specifics about individual vehicles except for my PSD. My tools would be rusted in the the box if it weren't for that vehicle, lol. I sure wish I could return the favor! If you ever have a question about one I sure wish you would ask. You can find me in my signature.
Anyway, I will let you know how it goes!

 

My husband is trying to change the thermostat on our 2009 Chevy traverse, Any help would be appreciated. Just go the car back from the dealer who changed the water pump.

 

JazzyLady welcome to the forum
See if this procedure helps and please do follow up on the repair success or fail .

 

I ended up removing the black ByPass crossover pipe, then I took off the two bolts holding on the throttle body. Once the throttle Body is off the engine it opens up the thermostat house for easier access. The problem I was having was the exhaust maniifold was in the way to get my fingers to the back housing bolt.

3.5 litre 2006 uplander LS

Hope this help