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A3 Mk2

Removing and installing coolant distributor housing
Removing and installing coolant distributor housing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362-
  W00-10427
Removing
–  Remove intake manifold (top section) → Rep. gr.24.
–  Remove thermostat with housing → Chapter.
  A24-10710
–  Release hose clip -1- and detach coolant hose.
–  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach coolant distributor housing -2- to the left from cylinder block.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
l  Tightening torques → Chapter „Coolant pump and thermostat with housing - exploded view“
  Note
t  Fit new O-rings.
t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Electronic parts catalogue.
–  Clean and smoothen sealing surface for O-ring.
–  Lubricate O-ring with coolant and slide onto coolant distributor housing.
–  Slide coolant distributor housing into bore in cylinder block.
–  Install thermostat with housing → Chapter.
–  Install intake manifold (top section) → Rep. gr.24.
  A19-10969

Coolant pipes > < Removing and installing thermostat with housing