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How to Replace the Thermostat Opel Frontera A

Thermostat, Replace

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Drain coolant - collect coolant.

Upper coolant hose (1) from thermostat housing.
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Thermostat housing (1) with seal ring from cylinder head.

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Sealing surface.
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New thermostat housing with thermostat and new seal ring (1) to cylinder head.

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Water outlet port to cylinder head bolts - 15 Nm / 11 lbf ft.
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Upper coolant hose to water outlet port.

Top up cooling system - see operations 'Cooling System, Top up and Bleed' and 'Cooling System, Check for Leaks'.
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