Attention: Observe safety precautions when working with the engine cooling system.
Removal the thermostat
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Drain the coolant from the engine.
3. Remove the decorative engine cover.
4. Remove the air filter with hoses and air intake.
5. Remove the battery with the shelf and engine control unit.
6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat cover side.
Versions with petrol engines:
1. Lower radiator hose.
2. Thermostat cover.
3. Thermostat.
Versions with diesel engines:
1. Lower radiator hose.
2. Thermostat cover.
3. Thermostat.
7. Place rags around the area under the thermostat cover.
8. Loosen the three thermostat cover bolts and use a rag to collect the leaking coolant.
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Caution: Do not remove the thermostat cover completely at once, as any remaining coolant will leak out of the engine.
9. After the coolant stops flowing, remove the thermostat cover from the engine.
10. Remove the thermostat.
Installing a thermostat
1. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Note: When installed, the thermostat float valve must match the groove in the cooling system outlet.
Versions with petrol engines
Versions with diesel engines
2. Fill the system with coolant.
3. Check the tightness of the cooling system.