RTH What is the trick to removal of gasket under thermostat housing? (1 Viewer)

[yellowcake]

I am trying to get to the gasket under the thermostat housing to replace as part of my HG work but cannot seem to see how to remove the housing with the AC pump in the way. I could not find anything in the FSM about this area either. I dont really want to loosen the AC pump bracket, etc and hoping there is an obvious way to get to the gasket.

Thanks

 

[ajax1]

Four bolts hold the ac compressor to the engine undo them and just pull the ac to the side leave lines attached. I assume that your t stat housing is hitting the ac

 

[yellowcake]

Four bolts hold the ac compressor to the engine undo them and just pull the ac to the side leave lines attached. I assume that your t stat housing is hitting the ac

Great. I will go that route. Thanks