Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LEA) Engine Cooling Thermostat

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Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LEA) Engine Cooling Thermostat

Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement

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Preliminary ProceduresRaise the vehicle by its full height. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Draining the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Filling.Disconnect the engine coolant outlet hose and the radiator surge tank outlet hose,from the thermostat housing.

Engine Coolant Thermostat Bolt (Qty:-2)

Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.

Tighten

10-Y-(89-lb-in)

Engine Coolant Thermostat

Note:Loosen the drain bolt at the bottom of the water pump and drain the coolant from theengine block.

Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LFX) Engine Cooling Thermostat

Engine Coolant Thermostat ReplacementCalloutComponent NamePreliminary ProcedureRemove the engine cooling thermostat housing. Refer toEngine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement.1Bolt (Qty:-3)Caution ...

Engine Component Description (LAF, LEA, or LUK)

Engine DescriptionCylinder BlockThe cylinder block is constructed of aluminum alloy byprecision sand-casting with 4 cast-in-place iron cylinder linersarranged in-line. The block has 5-crankshaft beari ...

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Extended Parking
It is better not to park with the vehicle running. If the vehicle is left while running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move and there is adequate ventilation. See Shifting Into Park and Engine Exhaust. If the vehicle is left parked while running and the Remote ...