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Remove securing bolts - 1 - of connecting union - 2 - and remove connecting union - 2 - with thermostat - 4 -.

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Turn thermostat - 4 - 1/4 turn (90° to left and take out of connecting union - 2

Installing 

Installation is performed in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:

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Moisten new O-ring - 3 - with coolant.

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Insert thermostat - 4 - into connecting union - 2 - and turn 1/4 turn (90°) to right.

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

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Fit connecting union - 2 - with thermostat - 4 - into engine block.

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Tighten securing bolts - 1 -. Tightening torque: 15 Nm 

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Fill with coolant.

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