PRE-RELEASE
Thermostat
| Thermostat |
| To remove |
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Remove the expansion tank cap to assist draining the coolant.
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Warning
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Raise the car and remove the front spoiler shield.
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Place a receptacle under the radiator and drain the coolant.
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Lower the car.
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Remove the upper engine cover.
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Remove the turbo deliver hose from the charge air pipe.
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Remove the upper coolant hose from the thermostat housing and radiator.
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Disconnect the coolant hoses from the thermostat housing.
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Remove the thermostat housing lid and thermostat.
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| To fit |
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Fit the thermostat housing lid and thermostat. Use a new seal.
Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 lbf ft) 
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Connect the hoses to the thermostat housing.
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Connect the upper coolant hose to the thermostat housing and radiator.
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Connect the turbo deliver hose to the charge air pipe.
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Replace the upper engine cover.
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Raise the car.
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Close the radiator drain plug and fit the front spoiler shield.
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Lower the car.
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Fill with
40 - 400 131 389 Coolant
. Check for leaks in the system. Fill the cooling system to about 20 mm above the mark on the expansion tank.
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