2004 Yukon thermostat

THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (8.1L ENGINE)

Removal Procedure

Fig. 125: View Of Inlet Hose Clamp & Water Crossover
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1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
2. Reposition the inlet hose clamp at the water outlet.
3. Remove the inlet hose from the water outlet.
Fig. 126: View Of Water Outlet, Bolts & Thermostat
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4. Remove the water outlet bolts (2).
5. Remove the water outlet (1).
6. Remove the thermostat (3).
Installation Procedure

Fig. 127: View Of Water Outlet, Bolts & Thermostat
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1. Install the thermostat (3).
2. Install the water outlet (1).
3. Install the water outlet bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Fig. 128: View Of Inlet Hose Clamp & Water Crossover
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4. Install the inlet hose to the water outlet.
5. Position the inlet hose clamp at the water outlet.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.