Thermostat: Service and Repair

Coolant thermostat, removing and installing

Notes:
- Always replace seals and gaskets.
- Cover toothed bolt with a cloth to protect it from coolant before removing thermostat.

Removing
- Drain coolant Cooling System, Draining and Filling
- Remove bumper
- Move lock carrier to service position [1][2]Procedures
- Remove ribbed belt Service and Repair
- Remove toothed belt Service and Repair





- Unscrew securing bolts -1- of connection for thermostat and remove connection -2-.
- Take out thermostat -4-.

Installing
Install in the opposite order to removing. When installing, note the points:
- Lubricate new O-ring -3- with coolant.
- Fit thermostat -4- into engine block.





- Make sure that thermostat bleeder valve -arrow- is on top.
- Install connection for thermostat and tighten bolts.
Tightening torque: 10 Nm
- Install toothed belt Service and Repair
- Install ribbed belt Service and Repair
- Fill cooling system Cooling System, Draining and Filling