Repair 7

Lumina V6 Thermostat Location

A mechanical automotive thermostat usually mounts in one of two locations on the engine -- on top, connected to the upper radiator hose or on the bottom, connected to the inlet on the water pump. Replacement of a top-mounted thermostat requires less time and fewer tools. Fortunately for Chevy Lumina V6 owners, the thermostat location is on the top of the engine. This makes the task of locating and replacing the thermostat an easier process.

Instructions

1

Open the engine hood on your V6 Lumina by pulling the hood release latch on the drivers-side kick panel, under the dashboard.

2

Locate the upper radiator hose connected to the back of the radiator.

3

Follow the upper radiator hose from the back of the radiator to the location where the hose connects to the engine. The hose mounts to the thermostat housing lid. The thermostat rests submerged in coolant inside the housing.