FIRST! I looked at the fsm and did some searching, but they aren't very detailed. Also, the link for the thermostat change guide is broken, so no luck there.

Is there a guide on how to do this that is more than 3 sentences long? Do I have to completely drain the antifreeze from the car? Do I have to remove anything to get at the thermostat?

Thanks!

 

Post in the stickies works for me

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....15#post2506154

Then again, I actually read.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=543975

If you haven't changed coolant in a while, might as well drain it all and fill up with fresh. Otherwise, a fair amount will come out when you remove the hose, and some more when you take the thermostat physically out.

The post above details everything. 1 clamp, 3 bolts, and you're done..

The FSM is perfectly detailed:

That's all you need to do...

 

Thanks, I was just hoping I could do this in my apt's garage, but I have to to go my parent's house to do it...bah!

 

Do you guys use the sealant or just the new gasket is fine?

 

Factory gasket is superior and can be reused if you are careful.