Coolant Thermostat: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Audi S5, 2011 Audi S5, and 2010 Audi S5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the supercharger. Refer to SUPERCHARGER .

-- Remove the front coolant pipe. Refer to FRONT COOLANT PIPE .

NOTE:

Place a cloth underneath to catch any coolant leaking out.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Thermostat And Bolts

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the coolant thermostat with the connections.