THERMOSTAT
Removing
Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .
Remove the coolant pump. Refer to COOLANT PUMP .
Remove bolts -arrows- and remove connecting pieces.
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Remove the coolant thermostat.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
- Tightening specifications, refer to «COOLANT PUMP AND THERMOSTAT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/cooling-fan/#20l-cooling-system-engine-codes-caeb-sedan) .
Note. Replace seals and O-rings.
Clean O-ring sealing surface.
Coat the O-ring with coolant; coolant
Install the thermostat -4- into the housing -5- for the coolant pump and move it slightly forward -arrow-.
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Carefully mount the connector -3- ; while doing this, insert the centering pin -2- into the guide -1-.
Install the intake manifold support. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Air guides, installing with connector. Refer to AIR DUCTS WITH CONNECTOR COUPLINGS
Fill with coolant Filling .