Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing map-controlled engine cooling thermostat -F265-   Note First remove coolant pipe when the map-controlled engine cooling thermostat -F265- with coolant distributor housing is to be removed → Chapter. Removing:

–  Remove engine cover, if fitted. –  Disconnect earth strap at battery with ignition switched off → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27. –  Remove alternator → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27. –  Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket for ancillaries → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. Gr.87. Secure to body with wire.   Note Do not open air conditioning system! –  Drain coolant → Chapter.

–  Detach coolant hose -2-; to do so, pull out retaining clip -1-.

–  Remove bracket for ancillaries: bolts -1…6-.

–  Disconnect connector -1- and remove map-controlled engine cooling thermostat -F265--arrows-. Installing: –  Clean sealing surface for O-ring. –  Renew O-ring and moisten it with coolant.

–  Install map-controlled engine cooling thermostat -F265--arrows-.

–  Reconnect coolant hose -2-; retaining clip -1- must engage. –  Install ancillary bracket → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. Gr.87. –  Install alternator → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27. –  Install air conditioner compressor → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. Gr.87. –  Install poly V-belt → Chapter. –  Fill coolant system with coolant → Chapter. –  Observe required procedures after connecting battery → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27.