Coolant Thermostat, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Intake Manifold

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

-- Remove the intake manifold upper section. Refer to Fuel Pressure Sensor -G247-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front coolant pipe. Refer to FRONT COOLANT PIPES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts & Thermostat

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-- Remove the coolant thermostat with the connections.