2.3
Removing and installing thermostat
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clamp pliers - VAS 6340-
Removing:
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise in‐
sulation .
– Drain coolant
.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove coolant connection with
coolant hose.
– Remove thermostat from coolant pipe.
Installing:
Note
There should be a metal sleeve -arrow- in the coolant connection.
If this is missing, the coolant connection must be replaced.
– Clean sealing surface for O-ring.
– Insert thermostat into coolant pipe.
CC 2012 ➤ , Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
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Rep. gr.19 - Cooling