how to remove the thermostat from the housing

[cutlass1991]

I am replacing the t-stat on a 3.1 It was my understanding that the thermostat would just come right out of the housing, but it seems to be tough. Is there a special trick to getting it out or can I just pry up on it with a screw driver?

[gp90se]

screw driver it out, clean the housing with brake cleaner before putting it back on

[THe_DeTAiL3R]

yeah just smash the fucker out. Gasket is probably just sticky...

[cutlass1991]

thanks!!!!!!!