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Removing Coolant Regulator (Thermostat Insert)

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CAUTION: Pointed or sharp objects 
  • Risk of cracks, pricks or cuts 

→ Wear personal protective gear.
  1. Remove air guide -1-  in a downward direction.
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    Removing air guide in a downward direction

  2. Remove suction hose -1-  .
    1. 2.1 Loosen screw-type clamps -2-  .
    2. 2.2 Disconnect suction hose -1-  .
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    Removing suction hose

    WARNING: Hot fluid 
    • Danger of scalding 

    → Let the fluid cool down.
    → Wear personal protective gear.
  3. Remove coolant regulator (thermostat insert) -1-  .
    1. 3.1 Release electric plug connection -2-  and pull it off -arrow A-  .
    2. 3.2 Unscrew and remove screws -3-  .
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      Removing coolant regulator (thermostat insert)

    3. 3.3 Guide out coolant regulator (thermostat insert) -1-  .
    4. 3.4 Pull out new seals -1-  using > VW771 - Multi-purpose tool -2-  and > VW771/37 - Puller -3-  .
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    Pulling out seals