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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual12 · Cooling system
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Thermostatic switches – 1.4

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
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Repairs › Thermostatic switches – 1.4
Cooling systemThermostatic switches – 1.4

THERMOSTATIC SWITCHES – 1.4

Service Repair No. 26.25.35

Note: Models not fitted with Air Conditioning have only one thermostatic switch fitted to radiator.

Remove

  1. Drain cooling system, see MAINTENANCE.
  2. Disconnect 2 Lucars from switch.
Diagram showing two thermostatic switches (4) mounted on a radiator, each secured by a locking ring (5), and two rubber sealing washers (3).
  1. Remove switch locking rings.
  2. Remove switches from radiator.
  3. Remove sealing rings and discard.

Refit

  1. Fit new sealing rings to switches.
  2. Fit switches to radiator.
  3. Fit switch locking rings.
  4. Connect switch Lucars.
  5. Refill cooling system, see MAINTENANCE.

THERMOSTATIC SWITCH – 1.6

Service Repair No. 26.25.35

Remove

  1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove oil filter, see MAINTENANCE.
Diagram showing a thermostatic switch (4) installed in the engine cylinder block, with its leads (3), rubber cover (5), and surrounding hoses.
  1. Release rubber cover from switch.
  2. Disconnect switch leads.
  3. Remove switch from cylinder block.
  4. Remove rubber sealing washer.

Refit.

  1. Lubricate sealing washer with silicone grease.
  2. Fit sealing washer to switch.
  3. Fit and tighten switch to cylinder block.
  4. Connect switch leads.
  5. Secure rubber cover.
  6. Fit oil filter, see MAINTENANCE.
  7. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  8. Check and top up engine oil level, see INFORMATION – CAPACITIES, FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.
  9. Refill cooling system, see MAINTENANCE.

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