PRE-RELEASE
Thermostat, 4-cyl
| Thermostat, 4-cyl |
| To remove |
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Loosen the expansion tank cap to facilitate draining.
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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 to the floor.
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| 5. |
Remove the upper engine cover.
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Remove the turbo pressure hose from the charge air pipes.
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Remove the upper coolant hose from the thermostat housing and radiator.
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Remove the coolant hoses from the thermostat housing.
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Detach the thermostat housing cover with thermostat.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Fit the thermostat housing cover with thermostat. Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 lbf ft) |
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Attach the hoses to the thermostat housing.
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Fit the upper coolant hose to the thermostat housing and radiator.
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Fit the turbo pressure hose to the charge air pipes.
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Replace the upper engine cover.
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| 6. |
Raise the car.
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Close the coolant drain cock and fit the front spoiler shield.
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Lower the car to the floor.
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| 9. |
Add coolant to around 20 mm above the mark on the expansion tank, see
Coolant
. Check the system for leaks.
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