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Coolant Flange

Replacement: сoolant flange – VW LUPO (6X1, 6E1). Tools you might need:

                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 7 
                    
                      Drive socket # 10 
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Fluid container
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: сoolant flange – VW LUPO (6X1, 6E1). Tip from AUTODOC:

Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
Check the coolant condition and replace it if necessary.
Inspect the thermostat. Replace it if necessary.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: сoolant flange – VW LUPO (6X1, 6E1). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
Step 4

Prepare a container for fluids.
Step 5

Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Detach the coolant hose.

Replacement: сoolant flange – VW LUPO (6X1, 6E1). Professionals recommend:
Caution! Coolant may come out from the water pump channels and body.
Step 7

Drain the coolant from the engine.

Replacement: сoolant flange – VW LUPO (6X1, 6E1). 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 LUPO (6X1, 6E1). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Step 10

Remove the thermostat.

Replacement: сoolant flange – VW LUPO (6X1, 6E1). AUTODOC experts recommend:
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 LUPO (6X1, 6E1)
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.
Step 16

Remove the coolant reservoir cap.

Step 17

Insert the funnel.
Step 18

Pour coolant in the coolant reservoir.

Replacement: сoolant flange – VW LUPO (6X1, 6E1). Professionals recommend:
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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