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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)07 · Cooling system
07 · Engine

Thermostat - VVC

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Thermostat - VVC
Cooling systemThermostat - VVC

THERMOSTAT - VVC

Service repair no - 26.45.09

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Remove engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  3. Drain cooling system. See Adjustments.
Thermostat - vvc – Drain cooling system. See Adjustments.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing expansion tank and position tank aside.
Thermostat - vvc – Remove 2 bolts securing expansion tank and position tank aside.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing coolant rail to cylinder block.
  2. Remove 3 bolts securing thermostat housing cover.
  3. Position coolant rail aside and remove thermostat.

Refit

  1. Clean sealing faces.
  2. Fit thermostat.
  3. Position housing and tighten bolts to 9 Nm.
  4. Position coolant rail and tighten bolts to 9 Nm.
  5. Position expansion tank, fit and tighten bolts to 5 Nm.
  6. Connect battery earth lead.
  7. Refill cooling system. See Adjustments.
  8. Fit engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.

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