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Thermostat

Thermostat

To remove


1. Remove the expansion tank cap to assist draining the coolant.

Warning

The cooling system is under pressure. Hot coolant and steam can escape.

- Open the cap slowly to release the pressure.

- Carelessness can cause eye and burn injuries


2. Raise the car and remove the front spoiler shield.


3. Place a receptacle under the radiator and drain the coolant.


4. Lower the car.

5. Remove the upper engine cover.


6. Remove the turbo deliver hose from the charge air pipe.

7. Remove the upper coolant hose from the thermostat housing and radiator.


8. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the thermostat housing.

9. Remove the thermostat housing lid and thermostat.


To fit


1. Fit the thermostat housing lid and thermostat. Use a new seal.

Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 lbf ft)


2. Connect the hoses to the thermostat housing.

3. Connect the upper coolant hose to the thermostat housing and radiator.

4. Connect the turbo deliver hose to the charge air pipe.


5. Replace the upper engine cover.

6. Raise the car.

7. Close the radiator drain plug and fit the front spoiler shield.


8. Lower the car.

9. Fill with 40 - 400 131 389 Coolant . Check for leaks in the system. Fill the cooling system to about 20 mm above the mark on the expansion tank.