Thermostat, Removing and Installing

Thermostat, removing and installing





Special tools and equipment
^ VAG1306 Drip tray
^ VAG1331 Torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm)
^ VAG1921 Spring-type clip pliers
^ Anti-freeze tester

Removing

Note:
^ Always replace seals and gaskets.
^ Drain coolant.

Vehicles with air conditioner:
^ Observe additional information and removal instructions.





- Pull coolant hose off connecting flange -3-.
- Unbolt securing bolts -4- of connecting flange -3- and remove connecting flange -3- with thermostat -1-.

Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:
- Moisten new O-ring -2- with coolant.
- Insert thermostat -1- into connecting flange -3- and turn 1/4 turn (90°) to right.
- Install connecting flange -3- with thermostat -1- into engine block.

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





- Tighten securing bolts-4-.
Tightening torque: 15 Nm
- Fill with coolant.