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How to change temperature sensor and engine thermostat on MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Bus (901, 902) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Thermostat : 50000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Bus (901, 902) 210 D (902.471, 902.472), MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Bus (901, 902) 212 D (902.471, 902.472), MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Bus (901, 902) 208 D (901.371, 902.371, 902.372) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Bus (901, 902) 210 D (902.471, 902.472), MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Bus (901, 902) 212 D (902.471, 902.472), MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Bus (901, 902) 208 D (901.371, 902.371, 902.372) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Thermostat for SPRINTER 2-t Bus (901, 902) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Thermostat
Alternative products

Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Dielectric grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 22
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Funnel
Fluid container
Fender cover
Replacement: temperature sensor and engine thermostat – MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Bus (901, 902). AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Check the condition of the coolant every time you replace the thermostat. Change the coolant if necessary.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: temperature sensor and engine thermostat – MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Bus (901, 902). Take the following steps:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Loosen the air filter hose clamps. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 4Remove the air intake hose.
- Step 5Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
- Step 6Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
- Step 7Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.Step 8Prepare a container for fluids.
- Step 9Open the coolant drain tap. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 10Drain the coolant from the engine.Replacement: temperature sensor and engine thermostat – MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Bus (901, 902). Tip:All work should be done with the engine stopped.Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the drain hole.
- Step 11Unscrew the coolant drain plug on the engine block. Use a combination spanner #19.
- Step 12Drain the coolant from the engine.AUTODOC recommends:All work should be done with the engine stopped.Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the drain hole.
- Step 13Screw in the coolant drain plug on the engine block. Use a combination spanner #19.
- Step 14Close the coolant drain tap. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 15Clean the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 16Unscrew the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a combination spanner #10. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 17Remove the fastening bolts.
- Step 18Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 19Detach the coolant hose.Replacement: temperature sensor and engine thermostat – MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Bus (901, 902). AUTODOC recommends:Be careful! The coolant may leak.
- Step 20Remove the thermostat together with the housing.
- Step 21Clean the thermostat housing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 22Remove the thermostat.
- Step 23Clean the thermostat mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.Step 24Install a new thermostat.
- Step 25Install the thermostat together with the housing.
- Step 26Install the fastening bolts.
- Step 27Tighten the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 12 Nm torque.
- Step 28Attach the coolant hose.
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