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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)11 · Cooling system - KV6
11 · Engine

Air Conditioning (page 2 of 2)

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs
Cooling system - KV6Air Conditioning · page 2 of 2
Diagram
  1. Loosen 3 hose clips
  2. Disconnect top hose from engine outlet pipe.
  3. Release top hose from support clip.
  4. Disconnect bottom hose from thermostat.
  5. Disconnect heater outlet hose from thermostat.
  6. Remove screw securing thermostat and outlet pipe to cylinder block.
  7. Remove outlet pipe from cylinder block.
  8. Remove thermostat from cylinder block and coolant pipe,
  9. Remove coolant pipe from pump housing.
  10. Discard 4 ’O’ ring seals.

Refit

  1. Fit a NEW ’O’ ring to 4 sealing grooves and lubricate with rubber grease.
  2. Fit coolant pipe into thermostat, ensure clip connectors are uppermost.
  3. Position thermostat and coolant pipe above cylinder block, engage pipe in pump housing and press thermostat firmly into position. Ensure mounting bracket is aligned correctly.
  4. Fit outlet pipe into cylinder block, press firmly into place. Ensure mounting bracket is aligned correctly.
  5. Fit screw to brackets, tighten to 15 Nm.
  6. Connect heater and bottom hoses to thermostat, up to the second rib on housing.
  7. Connect top hose to outlet pipe and tighten hose clips.
  8. Engage engine harness clips.
  9. Connect coolant sensor multiplug.
  10. Refit inlet manifold chamber. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  11. Refit air cleaner assembly. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
  12. Refill cooling system. See Adjustments.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800

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