Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1997)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
Note: For information on coolant hose routing and connections to the thermostat housing, please refer to Water Pump Diagrams. See: Water
Pump/Diagrams
LEGEND
1
Thermostat Housing
2
Bolt
3
Thermostat
4
Connection
5
Bolt
6
O-ring
7
Connection
8
Plug
Or
8
A/C Cut-Out Thermal Switch And Third Speed Fan Control Thermal Switch
9
After-Run Coolant Fan Control Thermal Switch With Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.
10
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
11
Retaining Clip
NOTE: During Testing and Inspection or Service and Repair procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes
below.
COMPONENT NOTES
Bolt (2)
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Tighten to: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
Thermostat (3)
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Checking, submerge thermostat in heated water and observe as follows:
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Opening begins at approx: 80°C (176°F).
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Opening ends at approx: 105°C (221°F).
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Opening stroke, minimum: 7 mm (0.2800 inches)
Bolt (5)
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Tighten to: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
O-ring (6)
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Always replace.