Installing the coolant thermostat

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface .
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage .

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Clean the sealing surface (1) using special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

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Replace sealing ring (1).
Parts: Sealing ring
Guide in and install sealing ring (1).

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Guide in and position coolant thermostat (2).

Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Coolant thermostat to coolant pump
M6X25	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Connect and lock coolant line (1).
The coolant line (1) must engage audibly.

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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Follow-up work

Refer to FASTENING THE AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR CYLINDERS 4-6 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR 1-3 CYLINDERS .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT-END STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT AIR DUCT .
Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
Refer to CHECKING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .