Help! Change thermostat in 2001 Pontiac Montana?

My boyfriend and I have already removed an changed the thermostat but we are having suck a hard time getting the housing back on without losing the bolts. Been at it for a couple of hours and we are both so frustrated. Does anyone know the easiest way to be able to put it back on! PLEASE HELP!
 

kelly_f_1999

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try sticking bolts in before laying it in place and if its where one cant hold with finger and have to use wrench try and put a small strip of paper between bolt and wrench to keep it from falling also can use small hose and push bolt into end of
 
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