Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing thermostat for large cooling circuit
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362- |
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Drain coolant
→ Chapter. |
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Move air hoses clear at air pipe. |
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Detach connector from charge pressure sender -GX26-. |
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Release fasteners -arrows-
using release tools -T10527- and -T10527/1-. |
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Release hose clip -4- and
detach coolant hose -3-. |
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Remove bolts -arrows- and
detach cover -2- from thermostat
housing. |
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Remove thermostat using special wrench -T10508-. |
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Slightly push down special wrench -T10508- while turning it
in -direction of arrow-. |
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Insert thermostat ensuring that the centring pin of
thermostat is seated in guide -arrow-. |
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Install thermostat using special wrench -T10508-. |
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Slightly push down special wrench -T10508- while turning it
to stop in -direction of arrow-. |
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the
following: |
Note
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Moisten gasket with coolant. |
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Replenish coolant
→ Anchor. |
→ Fig. „“Cover for thermostat to thermostat housing - tightening
torque”“ |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Counterhold -T10172- with adapter -T10172/2-
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Removing
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Remove coolant pump
→ Chapter.
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Rem ...
Other materials:
Round connector systems
Note
If necessary, any housing catches in place (secondary
locking mechanisms) must be released or removed prior to
disengaging the contacts using the prescribed tool
→ Chapter.
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