THERMO Element: Removal

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the oil pan. See DRAINING & REFILLINGΒ  under LUBRICATION.
  3. Remove the thermo element pins and washers (120 and 123). See Fig 1 .
  4. Remove the thermo element (121) and the thermo element plate (122).
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Thermo Element
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