you have to remove the lower radiator hose and the thermostat is located between the radiator hose and engine block. There are two screws holding a mounting bracket over top of it to hold it in...
Remove the air filter box, easier to get to. Also under drivers side removing the wheel and the under splash guard will open it up and u can see it. Small hands can be useful, kinda...
Service and Repair
THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the ignition coil (KL). Drain the engine coolant. Remove in the order indicated in the table....