Water thermostat

Lift the car on level ground

Remove the 6 screws with the 10 mm socket

The three screws on the bumper side have nuts inside the bumper, be careful not to lose them

MAKE SURE THE CAR IS COLD BEFORE PERFORMING THIS STEP

Open the coolant reservoir

To drain the coolant circuit, we will remove the lowest hose from the radiator, which is located on the right side of the car.

I go through the location of the fog lights otherwise from below it is also possible

Place the drain pan under the hose and several rags around it.

Using the multi-grip pliers, tighten the clamp to release the hose.

Do your best to direct the coolant cascade without getting it everywhere

The thermostat is located on the right side of the engine. To find it, simply follow the hose that we just removed from the radiator.

First remove the 2 hoses with the multi-grip pliers

unscrew the 3 screws.

If there are several seals in the box, use the same thickness as the old one.

Screw in the new thermostat and put the hoses on

Replace the hose on the radiator sleeve.

Fill the coolant reservoir without exceeding the maximum.

Do not replace the reservoir cap yet. Start the engine and maintain the speed at 1500 rpm until the first cooling cycle (starting and stopping the fan) Check for leaks in the hoses

Stop the engine and wait for it to cool (2 hours minimum)

Replace the plastic cover

If necessary, top up the expansion tank. Monitor the level over the next few days.