Thermostat- r + r
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2014
- Section
- Engine cooling › Thermostat- r + r
THERMOSTAT- R + R
Removing
Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
1. Loosen bands and disconnect sleeves (1a) and (1b) from the thermostat.
2. Disconnect the degassing pipe rapid connector.
3. Detach the air temperature sensor electrical connection.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Engine coolant temperature sensor/sender unit | See K036 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SENDER UNIT |
4. Undo the bolts and remove the thermostat.
- Remove the gasket.
Refitting
- Place the thermostat in position and secure it tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermostat | Bolt | M6 | 0.9 ÷ 1.1 | 1.4 16v |
- Attach the electrical connection for the water temperature sensor.
- Connect the degassing pipe rapid connector.
- Connect the hoses to the thermostat using the bands.
- Connect the negative battery terminal (-).
Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE
Removing
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE
Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - R.R
Op. 5530B52 BATTERY SUPPORT/DRIP TRAY - R.R
Op. 7055B54 UNDER ENGINE PROTECTION/GUARD - R.R.
1. Disconnect the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir.
2. Disconnect the radiator upper coolant inlet hose.
3. Disconnect the climate control system heater coolant supply pipe.
4. Disconnect the coolant delivery pipe to the coolant/exhaust gas heat exchanger for the EGR system.
Collect the coolant that comes out in a suitable container.
5. Disconnect the electrical connection from the engine coolant temperature sensor.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Engine coolant temperature sensor/sender unit | See K036 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SENDER UNIT |
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the thermostat (1b) complete with O-ring (1c).
Refitting
- Place the thermostat in its housing with the O-ring and secure it by tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermostat | Bolt | M8 | 2.3 ÷ 2.8 | 1.9 JTD |
- Connect the electrical connection to the engine coolant temperature sensor.
- Connect the coolant delivery pipe to the coolant/exhaust gas heat exchanger for the EGR system.
- Connect the climate control system heater coolant supply pipe.
- Connect the upper coolant inlet hose to the radiator.
- Connect the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir.
Op. 7055B54 UNDER ENGINE PROTECTION/GUARD - R.R.
Op. 5530B52 BATTERY SUPPORT/DRIP TRAY - R.R
Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE
Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - R.R
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
Removing
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
Op. 7055B54 UNDER ENGINE PROTECTION/GUARD - R.R.
Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE
1. Undo the connector for the coolant supply pipe to the engine oil heat exchanger, thermostat side.
2. Loosen the band and disconnect the radiator coolant supply pipe, thermostat side.
3. Disconnect the degassing pipe rapid connector.
4. Detach the electrical connection for the coolant temperature sensor.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Engine coolant temperature sensor/sender unit | See K036 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SENDER UNIT |
5. Loosen the band and disconnect the heater coolant supply pipe, thermostat side.
1. Undo bolts (1a) and remove thermostat (1b).
1. Remove the O-ring from the cylinder head.
2. Remove the gaskets from the heater coolant supply pipe connector.
Refitting
- Fit a new O-ring in the special groove in the cylinder head.
- Fit news gaskets on the connector for the heater coolant supply pipe connector.
- Refit the thermostat in its seat and tighten the bolts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermostat | Bolt | M6 | 0.9 ÷ 1.1 | 1.4 16v |
- Connect the coolant supply pipe to the heater, thermostat side and tighten the band.
- Connect the electrical connection for the coolant temperature sensor.
- Connect the degassing pipe quick coupling.
- Connect the coolant supply pipe to the radiator, thermostat side and tighten the band.
- Tighten the connector for the engine oil heat exchanger coolant supply pipe to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant supply pipe to engine oil heat exchanger | Connector | M16 | 3.0 ÷ 3.6 | 1.4 16v TJet |
The connector should be tightened keeping the pipe still. Any movements of more than 3° affect the seal of the connector.
Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE
Op. 7055B54 UNDER ENGINE PROTECTION/GUARD - R.R.
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
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