Procedures

Thermostat, removing and installing





Special tools, workshop equipment, test and measuring appliances and aux. items required
^ T10007
^ Refractometer
^ V.A.G 1306
^ Drip tray
^ V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm)
^ VAS 5024 Assembly tool for spring type clamps

Removing

Note: Always replace seals and gaskets.

- Drain coolant





- Pull coolant hose off connecting flange
- Unbolt securing bolts-4-of connecting flange-3-and remove connecting flange-3-with thermostat-1-.

Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:
- Moisten new O ring-2-with coolant.
- Insert thermostat-1-into connecting flange 3-and turn 1/4 turn (90°) to right.
- Install connecting flange-3-with thermostat-1-into engine block.

Note: The brace on the thermostat must be almost vertical.





- Tighten securing bolts-4-. Tightening torque: 15 Nm
Filling with new coolant.