Thermostat replacement for 2001 Nissan Frontier.

My father-in-law is at it again. In this one, he is replacing the thermostat on his 2001 Nissan Frontier. This video shows pretty much the entire process. Best of luck all you DIY people out there! Bring on 2022! Happy New Year everyone!

[@fearfullymade82]

I just did mine today and I didn’t have to take off the fan and belts the socket and extension fit and I pulled it right out! Super easy!

[@davidschick7269]

Same

[@Rbenterprises4]

I just completed this same repair, but without removing the belt tensioner/bracket. I disconnected the negative battery cable, unplugged the pressure switch to the ac line, and removed the upper radiator hose clamp and moved the hose and wire out of the way. Then I simply removed the bolt to the bracket holding the pipe connecting the lower radiator hose to the thermostat. Then I removed the front hose clamp to the short thermostat hose, moved the lower hose and pipe out of the way while leaving the short hose in place. I was able to fit a 1/4” extension and 12mm socket under the ac tensioner bracket and remove all 3 thermostat bolts. I drained and flushed the radiator, all the hoses, block, and reservoir. I started at 9 am and will finish by noon, (I let my RTV sealer cure in place for almost an hour before final tightening the thermostat bolts.) Thanks for this video showing me the worse case scenario!

[@motov8-garage832]

Im wondering why there was a gasket on the thermostat housing? According to the frontier foums and the manual there isnt a gasket, says to just use rtv and thats how it was from the factory.. Edit- ok, did some research, they do make a gasket but its not recommended to use it😅 This is one of the things id definitely do it right and use rtv. Its a good bit of work in a tight space to risk taking a short cut with a aftermarket gasket.

[@puetzranch]

I replaced the blend door actuator on two vehicles. Thankfully it wasn't the thermostat that needed replace. My job was a lot easier.

[@nobodyschild967]

Dont need to remove fan shroud. Only one belt needs to be off & thats the one on tensioner pulley

[@kalebellingson4313]

Was it throwing a code for the thermostat? Or was it just having issues with cooling?

[@RichardSmith-k4t]

How to replace oil sensor on a 2000 Nissan fronter

[@venomx4093]

If the 2000 is like the 2001 3.3 frontier, it is located next to the oil filter and held in by 1 or 2 bolts. Easy access. Super easy and fast.

[@rendor21]

Wouldn't hurt to mention it's a V6 not a 2.4L 4CYL

[@rb4593]

Couldn't see the 6 intake runners? 😄

[@venomx4093]

​@@rb4593😂