Thermostat, Removing and Installing

Thermostat, removing and installing





Special tools and equipment
^ T10007 Refractometer
^ V.A.G. 1306 Drip tray
^ V.A.G. 1331 Torque wrench (5...50 Nm)
^ VAS 5024 Assembly tool for spring-type clips

Removing

Note: Always replace seals and gaskets.

^ Drain coolant.





^ Pull coolant hose off union -3-.
^ Unbolt securing bolts -4- of unions -3- and remove unions -3- with thermostat -1-.

Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence, when doing this note the following:
^ Moisten new O-ring -2- with coolant.
^ Install housing -3- with thermostat -1- into engine block.

Note: The brace on the thermostat must be almost vertical.

^ Tighten securing bolts -4- to 15 Nm.
^ Fill system with coolant.