When to replace the Thermostat on your OPEL COMBO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Engine thermostat : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Thermostat for COMBO Tour and other OPEL models
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Tools
Replacement: engine thermostat – OPEL COMBO Tour. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Torx bit E10
Ratchet wrench
Clip removal tool
Clic-R collar pliers
Seal scraper
Funnel
Fluid container
Fender cover
Replacement: engine thermostat – OPEL COMBO Tour. 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 – OPEL COMBO Tour – should be done with the engine switched off.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
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
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    Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
  2. Step 4
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: engine thermostat – OPEL COMBO Tour. Professionals recommend:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 5
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    Clean the lower coolant pipe mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  3. Step 6
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  4. Step 7
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    Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use clic-R collar pliers.
  5. Step 8
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    Detach the coolant hose.
    Replacement: engine thermostat – OPEL COMBO Tour. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Caution! Coolant may leak out of the coolant lines and thermostat housing.
  6. Step 9
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    Drain the coolant from the engine.
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    Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
  7. Step 10
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    Attach the coolant hose.
  8. Step 11
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    Secure the coolant hose clamp. Use clic-R collar pliers.
  9. Step 12
    Lower the car.
    Step 13
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    Remove the clip on the air filter intake hose. Use a clip removal tool.
  10. Step 14
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  11. Step 15
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    Clean the coolant hose connections. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 16
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    Loosen the clamps of the coolant hoses. Use clic-R collar pliers.
  13. Step 17
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    Detach the coolant hose.
    Replacement: engine thermostat – OPEL COMBO Tour. AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! Coolant may leak out of the coolant lines and thermostat housing.
  14. Step 18
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    Cover the radiator hose to prevent dirt or foreign objects from entering the system.
  15. Step 19
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    Clean the thermostat housing. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  16. Step 20
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    Unscrew the thermostat housing fasteners. Use Torx E10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 21
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    Remove the thermostat housing together with the thermostat.
  18. Step 22
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    Cover the mounting seat of the thermostat housing with a microfibre cloth to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the system.
  19. Step 23
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    Remove the rubber strip.
  20. Step 24
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    Clean the mounting seats of the thermostat housing. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. Use a seal scraper.
  21. Step 25
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    Install the new thermostat housing together with the thermostat.
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