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Thermostat: Service and Repair

EDITOR NOTE!

Engine Cooling Thermostat, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

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Refractometer T10007

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Drip Tray V.A.G 1306 or Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208 

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

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Spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024A

Removing

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Remove Ribbed Belt.  See: Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Ribbed Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement

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Remove Viscous Fan.

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Drain cooling system.  

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Obtain and record radio anti-theft code for vehicles with a coded radio.

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See Caution for disconnecting battery.

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Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap with ignition switched off.

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Remove coolant hose between radiator and coolant reservoir.

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