K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1996)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
1. Drain cooling system until coolant level is below thermostat.
2. Remove upper fan shroud, engine oil dipstick tube brace, oil fill brace and upper radiator inlet hose.
3. Remove thermostat housing bolt and stud, then thermostat housing and thermostat.
4. Thoroughly clean thermostat housing and coolant crossover gasket surfaces.
5. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten thermostat housing bolt and stud to specifications.
