Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Fabia Mk1 > Power unit | 1.4/51; 55; 59 kW TDI PD Engine | Engine cooling | Cooling system | Removing and installing coolant regulator

Removing and installing coolant regulator

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Catch pan, e.g. -VAS 6208-

t	Pliers for spring strap clamps

Removing

Note

Always replace seals and gasket rings.

–	Drain coolant → Chapter.

–	Remove alternator → Electrical System; Rep. gr.27.

–	Detach coolant hoses from connection fitting.

–	Unscrew the fixing bolts -1- of the connection fittings -2- and remove connection fitting -2- with coolant regulator -4-.

–	Turn coolant thermostat -4- 90° (¹/₄ turn) to the left and remove from connection fitting -2-.

Install

Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the following points:

–	Moisten new O-ring -3- with coolant.

–	Fit coolant regulator -4- in the connection fitting -2- and turn 90° (¹/₄ turn) to the right.

Note

Coolant thermostat arms must be virtually vertical.

–	Insert connection fitting -2- together with coolant thermostat -4- into the engine block.

Tightening torque: 15 Nm

–	Top up coolant → Chapter.

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