Thermostat unit - r + r with cylinder head removed

Operation 1088C32 · Water pump and thermostat

1.2 16v

Removing

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

2. Remove the thermostat and the underlying gasket by undoing the bolts.

1.4 16v

Removing

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

2. Remove the thermostat and the underlying gasket by undoing the bolts.

1.6 16v

Removing

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

2. Unscrew the retaining nuts.

3. Remove the thermostat from the cylinder head.

2.4 20v

Removing

1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the engine coolant temperature sensor.

2. Disconnect the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir, thermostat side.

3. Undo the bolts (3a) and remove the thermostat (3b).

Remove the gasket.

1.9 JTD 16v

Removing

1. Tighten bolts (1a) and remove the thermostat (1b), complete with engine coolant temperature sensor (1c).

Remove the gasket.

1.2 16v

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.

1.4 16v

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.

1.6 16v

Refitting

Position the thermostat in the housing in the cylinder head, having replaced the seal first.

Tighten the retaining nuts to torque.

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

2.4 20v

Refitting

Place the thermostat, complete with gasket, back in its housing and fix it tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.

Connect the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir, thermostat side.

Connect the electrical connection to the engine coolant temperature sensor.

1.9 JTD 16v

Refitting

Place the thermostat, complete with gasket and coolant temperature sensor, back in its housing and tighten the bolts to the recommended torque.