SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Coolant thermostat: Removing and installing t  Removing → Anchor t  Installing → Anchor Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Tray -T20173-

t  Securing tool -T20174- Removing   Note First replace seals and gaskets. –  Drain coolant → Chapter. –  Remove the Poly V-belt → Chapter.

–  Screw out bolts -arrows- and remove alternator. –  Remove the alternator → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27 . –  Disconnect the hoses for the cooling liquid from the connection hose.

–  Unbolt securing bolts -1- of connecting sleeve -2- and remove connecting sleeve -2- with coolant thermostat -4-.

–  Turn coolant thermostat -Pos. 1- approx. 90° (1/4 turn) anti-clockwise and remove it from the connecting support. –  Remove O-ring -2-. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:   Note Renew O-ring. –  Clean or smoothen the contact surface for O-ring. –  Moisten new O-ring -3- with coolant. –  Install the thermostat with new O-ring. l  Fitting position: The thermostat retainer should be in a vertical position. –  Attach the coolant thermostat into the connecting support and turn approx. 90° (1/4 turn) to the right. –  Insert connection -2- with thermostat for cooling liquid -4- in engine block.

–  Tighten the attachment bolts -1- to a torque of 15 Nm. –  Fill up coolant → Chapter.