Changing drain hose

Like most motors the tstat is located under a goose neck with typically only two blots that the top radiator hose is connected to with a hose clamp, so you drain cooling system, remove top hose, remove goose neck, carefully remove tstat, take note of the direction, scrape old gasket mating areas, clean thoroughly, install new gasket, reinstall goose neck, Do not Over tighten, reinstall top radiator hose, fill system, start vehicle, turn on heat, check for leaks.....

The FSM is clear on this. each hose and fitting must be air tight.
or the the car vents gas fumes full time, and the EVAP ECU tests
(monitor) make sure this all works.
you can just look at the left and right side above rear tires. and see
if your hands are small enough to fit here. Id bet not.
some mech, report, the tank can be tilted down at front (drained fuel)
and gain access.
keep in mind, you get fuel siphoning at any time. do not open the system, with fuel in the tank, and then drive to autozone,
i loosen the gas cap so that pressure can not build in tank.
expanding fuel can push fuel out , during a filter change. very
dangerous in a garage, and you gone.
it's just a vent hose, you can see, it and what needs to be done is really obvious. given you arms sides and lenght.
my fsm states, " TANK pull"

Removal & Installation

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure and disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Remove the fuel filler cap from the fuel tank.
   
3. Have a Class B fire extinguisher near the work area. Use a hand operated pump device to drain as much fuel through the fuel filler neck as possible.
   
4. Use a siphon to remove the remainder of the fuel in the tank by connecting the siphon to the fuel pump outlet fitting.
   CAUTION Never drain or store fuel in an open container because there is the possibility of a fire or an explosion.
   
5. Reinstall the fuel filler cap.
   
6. Remove the rear seat cushion from vehicle (if so equipped).
   
7. Disconnect the fuel pump motor connector and sending unit electrical connectors.
   
8. Disconnect the wire harness grommet and harness through the vehicle floor pan.
   
9. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
   
10. Remove the fuel filler hose clamp from the filler neck assembly.
    
11. Remove the fuel breather hose clamp from the filler neck assembly.
    
12. Remove the fuel filter inlet hose clamp and hose from the filter.
    NOTE A small amount of fuel may be released after the fuel hose is disconnected. In order to reduce the chance of personal injury, cover the fitting to be disconnected with a shop towel.
    
13. Remove the fuel vapor clamp and hose, and fuel return hose clamps and hose from the respective fuel lines.
    
14. Using a suitable transaxle jack, support the fuel tank.
    
15. Remove the fuel tank retaining bolts and lower the tank.
    

To install:

1. Reconnect all fuel hoses, lines and the fuel breather hose to the fuel tank.
   
2. Place the fuel tank in its proper space using the transaxle jack, Install the fuel tank retaining bolts.
   
3. Remove the transaxle jack.
   
4. Reconnect all fuel hoses, lines and the fuel breather hose to the fuel tank.
   
5. Install the fuel breather hose and hose clamp to the filler neck assembly.
   
6. Install the fuel vapor hose and hose clamps. Install the fuel return hose and hose clamp to the respective fuel lines.
   
7. Install the fuel filter inlet hose and hose clamp to the filter.
   
8. Lower the vehicle. Install the wire harness and grommet through the vehicle floor pan.
   
9. Connect the fuel pump motor and the sending unit connectors.
   
10. Install the rear seat cushion. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
    

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Follow upper radiator hose to engine. Unclamp hose, with large drain pan under car. Hose is attached to water neck/inlet/outlet. Now, I would change both thermostats. No sealant is needed to remount your water neck/inlet/outlet.

Find the upper radiator hose follow it down to the enginewhere it clamps to the engine is a part called the goose neck the theromostas is under this part You will need to drain about a qt of antifreeze out of the radiator then you remove the hose from the goose neck then remove the twobolts that hold the neck down remove it and lift out the old tsat make sure you remove the old gasket compeltly you may need a razor blade but don;t nick the casting install new tstat new gasket you may want to use some sealer install bolts don;t over tighten 18 ft lbs is all you need install hose refill radiator start and check for leaks

if doing it yourself first you drain the radiator at the rad. drain then there is a block drain on the right side of the engine accessible through the right side fender well.then simply add in the new coolant , as you fill it you will have to open the air vent on the hose neck at the end of the upper hoses near the engine it is an allen wrench that is required open it as you fill it until it comes out of the bleeder.

Its easy follow the top radiator hose back to the engjne to the goose neck the t.stat is under this part Drain some antifreeze from radiator you don;t have to drain itall out Remove clamp from hose to goose neck Remove bolts holding neck on you will lose a little antifreeze in the prosses Claen all old gasket meterial off bolth sides this is important it must be clean Remove old t.stat check the tempature stamped on t.stat replace with the same or similar temp you don;t change this to much Install new t.stat and gasket you can use a sealer it won;t hurt Install goose neck but don;t over tighten you can crack the neck 10 to 12 ft lbs is all you need BUT THE T.STAT IS NOT USELY NOT THE PROBLEM WITH COOLING SYSTEMS you can try back flushing the system and putting new antifreeze first this may solve your over heating problem

Go to the parts store and get a thermostat and gasket-O-ring seal for your engine. Follow the upper radiator hose to the engine. Where the hose is clamped to the housing (goose neck) there should be 2 bolts that hold the housing on. You need to drain the radiator (anti-freeze) so it's level is lower than this housing (into a pan so you can put it back in). Then clean both surfaces and install the new seal and thermostat and refill the system. Some of these cars have a bleeder screw on the housing or near it to get the air out while filling the radiator or after it is running.

why bother with the drain plug its shour to be seazied in i all ways drop off the bottom rad hose to drain the systom i then put in the antyfreez first and refull with fresh water

if it's a hose or pipe go to dealer or junk yard get another if broken clamp replace if neck part of tank call rad shop see if the can solder if you drain & pull tank

Most thermostats are located in or near the intake manifold area. Locate your upper radiator hose, then from the hose/radiator connection, follow the hose backwards to where it connects to. The goose neck or mating part, has to be removed. The thermostat is usually located inside the port. You may have to remove other covers and or parts to gain access to the goose neck assembly. You also have to let the car cool and drain the coolant before performing this task.