Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing map-controlled engine cooling thermostat -F265- Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1921-

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

Removing –  Drain coolant → Chapter. –  Disconnect coolant hoses -arrows- from coolant expansion tank and move coolant hose (top) clear.

–  Unplug electrical connector -1- at coolant shortage indicator switch -F66-. –  Remove nut -arrow- and detach coolant expansion tank.

–  Move B+ wire -1- clear at bracket. –  Move engine wiring harness -2- clear at cable support bracket -arrow-.

Caution Risk of damage to cable end-pieces. Do not detach cable end-pieces from selector shaft lever or gear selector relay lever. The cable end-pieces must always be renewed if they have been detached. Release cable end-piece for gate selector cable as follows: –  Press locking mechanism on gate selector cable to front as far as stop -arrow 2-. –  Turn locking sleeve as far as stop -arrow 3- and lock. –  Pull gate selector cable -1- out of cable end-piece.

–  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- beneath engine. –  Unplug electrical connector -2-. –  Detach coolant hose -1- from map-controlled engine cooling system thermostat -F265-. –  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach map-controlled engine cooling system thermostat -F265-. Installing l  Tightening torque → Chapter Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note t  Fit new O-ring. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Parts catalogue. –  Install gate selector cable and adjust → Rep. gr.34. –  Fill up with coolant → Anchor.