Thermostat unit - r + r with cylinder head removed

Operation 1088C32 · Water pump and thermostat

1.2 8v

Removing

1. Position the cylinder head in the vice, supporting it with a suitable tool.

2. Remove the thermostat and the gasket underneath undoing the bolts shown.

1.3 JTD 16v

Removing

1. Loosen the bands and remove the coolant supply hose from the thermostat to the E.G.R. system exhaust gas/water heat exchanger.

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the thermostat (2b) complete with O-Ring.

1.2 8v

Refitting

Position the thermostat in the housing in the cylinder head, having first replaced the relevant seal. Secure the thermostat using the relevant bolts.

Remove the cylinder head from the vice and then remove the supporting tool from the cylinder head.

1.3 JTD 16v

Refitting

1. Refit in its seating the thermostat (1a) complete with O-ring and secure it with its bolts (1b) to the specified torque.

2. Refit the coolant supply hose beetween the thermostat and the E.G.R. system exhaust gas/water heat exchanger and secure it using the bands.