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Octavia Mk2

Removing and installing coolant regulator
Removing and installing coolant regulator
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Catch pan for workshop crane, e.g. -VAS 6208-
t  Pliers for spring strap clamps
Removing
–  Disconnect battery → Electrical System → Rep. Gr.27.
–  Draining coolant.
t  Engine identification characters BKD, AZV: → Chapter
t  Engine identification characters BMM: → Chapter
–  Remove V-ribbed belt → Chapter.
  Note
Mark the direction of rotation with chalk or a felt-tip pen before removing the V-ribbed belt. Reversing the rotation direction of an already used belt may destroy it.
–  Unscrew AC generator → Electrical System → Rep. Gr.27 and lay to the right upwards. The hoses remain connected.
   
–  Remove coolant hose -2- from connection fittings.
–  Disconnect plug -1- at the coolant temperature sender at radiator outlet -G83-.
–  Unscrew screws -arrows- and remove connection fittings.
  S19-0247
–  Turn coolant thermostat -1- approx. 90° (1/4 turn) anti-clockwise -arrow- and remove from connection fitting.
–  Remove O-ring -2-.
Install
Installation occurs in reverse order to removal. Pay attention to the following:
  Note
Replace O-ring.
–  Clean sealing surface for O-ring, if necessary smoothen.
–  Insert the coolant regulator with the new O-ring.
l  Fitting position: the coolant regulator clamp must stand horizonally.
–  Moisten O-ring with coolant.
–  Fit connection fitting onto cylinder block, tighten screws to 15 Nm and connect hose of radiator.
–  Install alternator → Electrical System → Rep. Gr.27.
–  Carry out work after reconnecting the battery → Electrical System → Rep. Gr.27.
  S19-0248

Checking the coolant system for leaktightness > < Removing and installing coolant pump