How to carry out replacement: Thermostat 1.9 TDI VW Sharan 1
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How to change engine thermostat on VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Thermostat on your VW SHARAN
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Thermostat : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI … View more

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Tools
Replacement: engine thermostat – VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6). 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: engine thermostat – VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Check the condition of the coolant every time you replace the thermostat. Change the coolant if necessary.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    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
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  3. Step 5
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    Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Detach the coolant hose.
  5. Step 7
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    Drain the coolant from the engine.
    Replacement: engine thermostat – VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6). Tip:
    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.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the thermostat housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: engine thermostat – VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the thermostat.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: engine thermostat – VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.Caution! Coolant may leak out of the coolant lines and thermostat housing.
  9. Step 11
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    Install a new thermostat.
    Replacement: engine thermostat – VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6). Tip:
    When installing, do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the part.
  10. Step 12
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    Install the thermostat housing.
  11. Step 13
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    Tighten the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 13 nm torque.
  12. Step 14
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    Attach the coolant hose.
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