Touareg V8-4.2L (AXQ) (2006)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
Coolant Pump and Thermostat
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Drip tray (V.A.G 1306)
‹› Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)
Removing
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Drain coolant --> [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures.
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Remove upper coolant hose at coolant thermostat housing.
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Remove coolant fan with mount --> [ Coolant Fan with Mount ] See: Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Coolant Fan with Mount.
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Remove ribbed belt --> [ Ribbed Belt ] See: Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Ribbed Belt
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Remove toothed belt --> [ Toothed Belt, Removing, Installing and Tensioning ] See: Engine/Timing Components/Timing Belt/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Toothed Belt, Removing, Installing and Tensioning
If coolant thermostat must be replaced:
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Remove bolts of coolant thermostat housing - arrows -.
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First, remove seal and then coolant thermostat.
Installing
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Install coolant thermostat with breather valve - arrow - facing upward.