Passat Sedan V6-3.6L (BLV) (2008)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
Coolant Thermostat
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6340)
Removing
-
Remove the noise insulation.
-
Drain the coolant. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Draining and Filling.
-
Move the connector - A - to the side.
-
Remove the coolant hoses - arrows - from the oil cooler and move them to the side.
-
Remove the connecting piece bolts - arrows - and remove the connecting piece and coolant hose.
-
Remove the coolant thermostat from the coolant pipe.
Installing
-
Clean the sealing ring surface.
-
Install the coolant thermostat into the coolant pipe.
‹› Installed position: the edges on the thermostat and coolant pipe must align - arrows -.