How to change coolant flange on VW POLO (6N2) – replacement guide
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Coolant Flange
- 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.
- Step 1
Open the hood.
Step 2Use 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 POLO (6N2). 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 POLO (6N2). 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 POLO (6N2). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
- Step 10
Remove the thermostat.
Replacement: сoolant flange – VW POLO (6N2). 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 POLO (6N2)
- 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.
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