Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Audi SQ5 and 2021 Audi SQ5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Replace the gasket and O-ring after removal.
-- Slide the seal -1- onto the thrust piece :T40425 -arrows-.
- The open side of seal faces upward.
TIP:
If the thrust piece : T40425 can not be positioned flush, due to it touching the front coolant pipe, then the thrust piece must be refinished accordingly at the upper tab -arrow- using a file.
-- Install the seal with the thrust piece : T40425 , in order to do this, install the bolts -arrow- alternating turns of 1 /2 all the way.
- Check if :T40425 fits closely to the crankcase all around, if necessary squeeze it some more using light hammer strokes.
Further installation is the reverse order of removal.
There may be additional procedures depending on the model. Refer to COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .