Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing thermostat for large cooling circuit
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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:
Additional safety regulations for side airbag
Under no circumstances may seat covers be fitted which have
not been specifically approved for use on Volkswagen seats with
side airbags.
The backrest padding must not be cut out in the area of the
side airbag.
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Assembly overview - towing bracket
Note
Minor differences will be encountered on removal and
installation, depending on version.
The specified torques refer only to factory-installed towing
brackets.
Request torque spe ...
General notes concerning repairs to vehicle electrical system
Caution
When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the
procedure described in the workshop manual must be
strictly observed.
WARNING
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