Re: front end dismantling for thermostat removal

So, some progress, of sorts

I couldn't get the radiator out, but did release it sufficiently to get access to everything.
The thermostat housing screws came out, fortunately.

The thermostat was quite badly covered in crud. And very tight in the housing. I'm fairly sure it was also in upside down (bleed/vent at the bottom). I've tested it by cooking it in a pan of water heated on the stove, and it opens and closes ok.
I've flushed through the block in both directions, and while there is very little debris in the water coming through.

I've also flushed through the rad while it's on the car, and there is no obvious debris coming through. But I'd like to take it out for a better look.

The oil cooler under the rad is free and out of the way.
The rad has 3 rubber hoses on the right (viewed from driving position) which are off.
The aircon rad is loose, but still connected.

Presumably, I need to remove the whole cast(?) bracketry radiator mounting to get the rad out?