How to carry out replacement: Thermostat E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) Mercedes E Class W124
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How to change temperature sensor and engine thermostat on Mercedes W124 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Thermostat on your MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Engine thermostat : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 D (124.126, 124.129), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 D (124.120) … View more

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How to change temperature sensor and engine thermostat on MERCEDES W124 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: temperature sensor and engine thermostat – Mercedes W124. Tools you'll need:
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
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Replacement: temperature sensor and engine thermostat – Mercedes W124. 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 W124. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the air filter hose clamps. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the air intake hose.
  5. Step 5
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    Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
  7. Step 7
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
  8. Step 8
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  9. Step 9
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    Open the coolant drain tap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 10
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    Drain the coolant from the engine.
    Replacement: temperature sensor and engine thermostat – Mercedes W124. Tip:
    All work should be done with the engine stopped.Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the drain hole.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the coolant drain plug on the engine block. Use a combination spanner #19.
  12. Step 12
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    Drain 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.
  13. Step 13
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    Screw in the coolant drain plug on the engine block. Use a combination spanner #19.
  14. Step 14
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    Close the coolant drain tap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  15. Step 15
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    Clean the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  16. Step 16
    How to change Thermostat on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Unscrew the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a combination spanner #10. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 17
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 18
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    Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 19
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    Detach the coolant hose.
    Replacement: temperature sensor and engine thermostat – Mercedes W124. AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! The coolant may leak.
  20. Step 20
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    Remove the thermostat together with the housing.
  21. Step 21
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    Clean the thermostat housing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  22. Step 22
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    Remove the thermostat.
  23. Step 23
    Clean the thermostat mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 24
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    Install a new thermostat.
  24. Step 25
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    Install the thermostat together with the housing.
  25. Step 26
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  26. Step 27
    Replacing Thermostat on Mercedes E Class W124 1995 E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) by yourself
    Tighten the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 12 Nm torque.
  27. Step 28
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    Attach the coolant hose.
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