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Thermostat, 4-cyl.

Thermostat, 4-cyl.

Warning

Be careful if the car is warm. The coolant is hot and there is a risk of burns from the intake manifold.


To remove



1. Open the cap on the expansion tank and release the pressure.

2. Raise the car.

3. Remove the lower front cover.

4. Drain off the coolant.

5. Lower the car to the floor.

6. Loosen the hose clamp on the upper radiator hose mounting at the thermostat housing.


7. Move the hose to one side.

8. Undo the ground connection and the bracket for the water pipe at the thermostat housing.


9. Slacken the upper bolt for the thermostat housing and remove the lower bolt.

10. Remove the thermostat housing and thermostat.



To fit



1. Check and clean the sealing surfaces. Grease the rubber seal lightly with non-acidic vaseline.

2. When fitting the thermostat, ensure that the vent hole is at the top (thermostat marking ”TOP”).

3. Fit the thermostat housing.


Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16.2 lbf ft).

4. Connect the ground cable to the water pipe and also bolt the bracket to it. Apply a little non-acidic vaseline to both sides of the ground connection.

5. Position the upper radiator hose and fit the hose clip on it. Connect the radiator hose.


6. Fill up with coolant. Do not forget to close the drain cock on the radiator first. For the correct mixture, see . Close the cap.

7. Check for water leaks by starting the engine, turning on maximum heat and running the engine until warm.

8. Switch off the engine.

9. Check the coolant level.

10. Raise the car.

11. Fit the lower front cover.