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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 467 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LC3)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Thermostat Housing

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Clean the thermostat housing and water housing sealing surfaces.
Install the thermostat (1) to the thermostat housing (3).
Install the NEW seal (2) to the thermostat housing.
Install the thermostat housing (3) with the thermostat (1) and the seal (2) to the water housing.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the thermostat housing bolts (4) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the heater hose to the thermostat housing. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LH2) or Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7) .
Install the radiator hose to the thermostat housing. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7) .
Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.