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Thermostat, 4-cyl

Thermostat, 4-cyl

To remove


1. Loosen the expansion tank cap to facilitate draining.

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 to the floor.

5. Remove the upper engine cover.

6. Remove the turbo pressure hose from the charge air pipes.


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

8. Remove the coolant hoses from the thermostat housing.


9. Detach the thermostat housing cover with thermostat.


To fit


1. Fit the thermostat housing cover with thermostat. Use a new gasket.


Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 lbf ft)

2. Attach the hoses to the thermostat housing.

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


4. Fit the turbo pressure hose to the charge air pipes.

5. Replace the upper engine cover.

6. Raise the car.

7. Close the coolant drain cock and fit the front spoiler shield.

8. Lower the car to the floor.

9. Add coolant to around 20 mm above the mark on the expansion tank, see Coolant . Check the system for leaks.