How do you replace a thermostat on a 2005 Mazda 3?

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kelly_f_1999

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follow top radiator hose remove hose remove two bolts
lift housing lift out old thermostat scrape off old gasket place new gasket new thermostat replace bolts replace hose refil crank look for leaks done

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follow top radiator hose remove hose remove two bolts
lift housing lift out old thermostat scrape off old gasket place new gasket new thermostat replace bolts replace hose refil crank look for leaks done

type into search box

how to replace cars thermostat
how to replace cars thermostat video

shouldnt be a hard thing on most cars or trucks simple
 
Looking to replace the thermostat due to a check engine light. Tried to look for some how-tos or write-ups, but no luck. Does anyone have step by step the easiest/fastest way to do the job? Pics are a big plus. Or if you know a link, that would be awesome too. Thanks.
Oh, and this is not a protege. It's a 4 door sedan.
Thanks but all the research I did, said it's not that simple on the Mazda 3 due to the location of the t-stat as well as things in the way (manifold, ps pump, etc). One very non-detailed write up said to remove the drive belts, and to move the ps pump. Others said to do it from under the car. So alot of mixed information. I'm looking specifically for a Mazda 3 owner that has done it themselves.
 
follow top radiator hose remove hose remove two bolts
lift housing lift out old thermostat scrape off old gasket place new gasket new thermostat replace bolts replace hose refil crank look for leaks done

type into search box

how to replace cars thermostat
how to replace cars thermostat video

shouldnt be a hard thing on most cars or trucks simple
 
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