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Coolant thermostat: removing and fitting
Coolant thermostat: removing and fitting
t  Removing → Anchor
t  Fitting → Anchor
t  Torque values → Anchor
Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability between Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench kit -SAT 8010-, see equivalent → Anchor
  L00-10226
Pliers -SAT 1105-, see equivalent → Anchor
Removing
–  First see if the vehicle has a coded radio. If so, refer to the anti-theft code.
–  With ignition switched off, disconnect earth connection from battery.
  Note
Always replace O-rings.
–  Drain coolant → Chapter.
  L00-10273
–  Remove the coolant hose from the connection nozzle -3-.
–  Unscrew the fastening bolts -4- from the connection nozzle -3- and remove the connection hose -3- with the gasket -2- and the thermostat -1-.
Fitting
  Note
Arms of thermostat must be more or less vertical.
  A19-0042
–  Dampen the new O-ring -2- with coolant.
–  House the thermostat -1- into the connection nozzle -3- and turn 1/4 turn (90°) to the right.
–  House the connection nozzle -3- with the thermostat -1- into the engine block and tighten the bolts -4-.
–  Fit the coolant hose to the connection nozzle -3-.
–  Fill up with coolant → Chapter.
Continue fitting, following the reverse order of the stripping process.
  Note
On reconnecting battery, remember to enable the vehicle equipment (radio/radio navigation system, clock, electric window lifters) in line with: → Instruction Manual.
Torque values
  A19-0042
ComponentNm
Connection nozzle bolts 15

   

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