How to carry out replacement: Thermostat 300 CE-24 3.0 (124.061) Mercedes A124 Convertible
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How to change engine thermostat on MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Convertible (A124) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Thermostat on your MERCEDES-BENZ 111 SERIES
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Engine thermostat : 50000 km
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Replacement: engine thermostat – MERCEDES-BENZ CABRIOLET (A124). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 8
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Long nose pliers
Funnel
Fluid container
Fender cover
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Replacement: engine thermostat – MERCEDES-BENZ CABRIOLET (A124). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Check the condition of the coolant every time you replace the thermostat. Change the coolant if necessary.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ CABRIOLET (A124) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    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
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 5
    Prepare a container for fluids.
    Step 6
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    Open the coolant drain tap.
  2. Step 7
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    Drain the coolant from the engine.
    Replacement: engine thermostat – MERCEDES-BENZ CABRIOLET (A124). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    All work should be done with the engine stopped.Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the drain hole.
  3. Step 8
    Close the coolant drain tap.
    Step 9
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    Loosen the clamp of the expansion tank hose. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 10
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    Detach the expansion tank hose from the thermostat housing.
  5. Step 11
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    Detach the coolant hose.
  6. Step 12
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    Unscrew the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  8. Step 14
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    Remove the thermostat together with the housing.
    Replacement: engine thermostat – MERCEDES-BENZ CABRIOLET (A124). Professionals recommend:
    Caution! Coolant may leak out of the coolant lines and thermostat housing.
  9. Step 15
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    Clean the thermostat housing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  10. Step 16
    Clean the thermostat mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 17
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    Install a new thermostat.
  11. Step 18
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    Install the thermostat housing.
    Replacement: engine thermostat – MERCEDES-BENZ CABRIOLET (A124). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Be sure to use a new O-ring when installing the sensor.
  12. Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolts.
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