Coolant Thermostat, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the O-ring after removing.

-- Clean and smooth the O-ring sealing surface.

-- Coat the new O-ring with coolant.

-- Place the coolant thermostat -2- in the coolant thermostat housing.

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The retaining tabs must engage in the guides -arrows-.

-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLANT, FILLING .