Caution! Coolant may come out from the water pump channels and body.
Step 7
Drain the coolant from the engine.
Replacement: сoolant flange – VW Golf 2. Tip from AUTODOC:
Caution! The coolant can be very hot.Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.All work should be done with the engine stopped.Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the drain hole.
Step 8
Unscrew the thermostat housing fasteners.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Remove the thermostat housing.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: сoolant flange – VW Golf 2. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.Caution! Coolant may leak out of the coolant lines and thermostat housing.
Step 11
Install the thermostat.
AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners of the car. VW Golf 2
Step 12
Install a new thermostat housing.
Step 13
Tighten the thermostat housing fasteners.Use a drive socket #10.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 13 nm torque.
Step 14
Attach the coolant hose.
Step 15
Secure the coolant hose clamp.Use a drive socket #7.Use a ratchet wrench.
Only use the coolant recommended by the manufacturer.The coolant level should be at the MAX mark.Wait until the air goes out of the system.
Step 19
Run the engine for a few minutes.This should be done in order to remove residual air from the cooling system and to check if the components are operating correctly.
Step 20
Shut off the engine.
Step 21
Install the coolant reservoir cap.
Step 22
Screw on the coolant reservoir cap.
Step 23
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 24
Close the hood.
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