How do i access the thermostat? - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

In a 1999 Toyota RAV4, the thermostat is located in the engine compartment, near the top of the engine block. It is typically located on the passenger side of the engine, near the front of the vehicle. To access the thermostat, you will need to remove the plastic engine cover.
To replace the thermostat, you will need to drain the coolant from the engine, remove the hose that connects the radiator to the engine, and then remove the mounting bolts for the thermostat housing. Once the housing is removed, you can access the thermostat and remove it. Be sure to refer to a repair manual for specific instructions, as the process may vary slightly depending on your vehicle's specific model and year.

The thermostat on a 2010 Chevy Camaro RS V6 is located on the front of the engine, near the top. It is a small, round component with a plastic housing and a rubber seal. To access the thermostat, you will need to remove the thermostat housing, which is located on the front of the engine, near the top. The thermostat housing is typically held in place by several bolts, which can be removed with a wrench or socket. Once the housing is removed, you will be able to access the thermostat and remove or replace it as needed. I hope this helps!

do yourself a favor.. take this to a mechanic and let them change it..I fear you dont know how to do it yourself and may ultimately tear the thing up trying...

See picture below, thermostat is located on driver's side of engine. You will have to remove the alternator to get proper access to the thermostat.

The thermostat on this vehicle's In-line 6 cylinder engine is on the driver's side of the engine, below & behind the alternator. You have to remove the alternator to gain access to the thermostat housing. You also need to disconnect the battery before you remove the alternator to avoid sparks and shorts.

Most directions outline removal of the alternator to gain easy access to the hose clamps, bolts and housing of the thermostat. I have located a site that after free registration, has detailed instructions on how to do this job, and the link below that describes an easier method with photos. Check out:

http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=54225&highlight=replace+thermostat

While standing at the front of the vehicle, look to the right side of the radiator to find a large hose connected to the radiator. It will lead you to the thermostat housing. The thermostat is located inside the metal pipe at the other end of the hose. Exact mounting details vary with model year. Generally, there are two bolts, one above and one below the housing that must be removed to access the thermostat. The heat shield on some models for the exhaust crossover pipe partially blocks access to the bolt heads, so some tricky tools are needed to remove it. On mine, I removed the EGR sensor and heat shield so I could access the bolt heads. Once removed, the thermostat is very simple to replace.If the thermostat is located on top you may have to take off the altenator tension bracket.

The one thing that is in the way of getting access to the two bolts for thermostat is the alternator.

The exhaust manifold between the tran and engine has a sheild over it. I would remove that sheild to gain access to the thermostat housing or remove the exhaust manifold to have an easier access to it

Hello, normally following the upper radiator hose will lead you to the thermostat housing and the thermostat. The housing will need to be romoved to access the thermostat.

you need a socket and a swivel to reach it, the bottom hole in housing is slotted so you won't need to take the bolt all the way out.