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    4. : How do you replace the thermostat valve on a Smart 450?

How do you replace the thermostat valve on a Smart 450?
Years 1998-2007

Answer

To replace the thermostat valve, we need to remove the following elements: -engine cover; -coolant; -alternator; -thermostat cover; -fastening screws. Once this is done, we can disconnect the sleeves and the electrical connector, remove the old thermostat and install the new one by following the procedure in reverse.
Posted on: 15 June 2023 by ScegliAuto

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