Thermostat, 4-cyl.
Thermostat, 4-cyl. |
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To remove |
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Open the cap on the expansion tank and release the pressure.
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2. |
Raise the car.
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Remove the lower front cover.
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4. |
Drain off the coolant.
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5. |
Lower the car to the floor.
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Loosen the hose clamp on the upper radiator hose mounting at the thermostat housing.
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Move the hose to one side.
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Undo the ground connection and bracket for the coolant pipe by the thermostat housing.
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Slacken the upper bolt for the thermostat housing and remove the lower bolt.
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10. |
Remove the thermostat housing and thermostat.
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To fit |
1. |
Check and clean the sealing surfaces. Grease the rubber seal lightly with non-acidic vaseline.
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2. |
When fitting the thermostat, ensure that the vent hole is at the top (thermostat marking ”TOP”).
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3. |
Fit the thermostat housing.
Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16.2 lbf ft). |
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Fit the ground cable and the coolant pipe bracket. Apply acid-free vaseline to both sides of the ground connection.
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Position the upper radiator hose and fit the hose clip on it. Connect the radiator hose.
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Fill with coolant. Do not forget to close the drain plug on the radiator first. Refer to
Coolant
for mixtures. Close the cap.
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7. |
Check for coolant leakage. Start the engine, set the heat to max. and run the engine until warm.
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8. |
Switch off the engine.
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Check the coolant level.
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10. |
Raise the car.
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11. |
Fit the lower front cover.
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