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Removing and installing thermostat housing with coolant pipe (rear) > < Removing and installing coolant temperature senderG62

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Removing and installing thermostat
Removing and installing thermostat
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362-
  W00-10427
Removing
–  Drain coolant → Chapter.
–  Remove air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.24.
  A24-10842
–  Release hose clips -arrows- and disconnect coolant hoses from thermostat housing.
  A19-10614
–  Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove corresponding connection.
–  Detach spring, plunger and thermostat.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
l  Tightening torques → Chapter
  Note
t  Fit new O-rings.
t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Electronic parts catalogue.
–  Clean and smoothen sealing surfaces for O-rings.
–  Lubricate O-rings with coolant.
–  Insert thermostat.
l  Installation position: the hole in the thermostat plunger must face upwards.
–  Install air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.24.
–  Fill up with coolant → Anchor.
  A19-10008

Removing and installing thermostat housing with coolant pipe (rear) > < Removing and installing coolant temperature senderG62