Coolant Thermostat, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING WITHOUT COOLING SYSTEM CHARGE KIT - ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMP .
-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
-- Loosen the clamp -2-, and remove the air guide pipe -1-.
-- Remove the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-. Refer to THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE -J338-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Open the lock in direction of -arrow B-.
-- Turn the hydraulic return hose -1- in direction of -arrow A- and remove.
-- Remove the thermostat.