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Automobile Thermostat Replacement

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Thermostat

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The thermostat is the device that manages the temperature of your automobile. To proceed with this operation, leave the car off for a few hours to avoid burns.

Once you locate the thermostat, you can remove it by disconnecting all the hoses and bolts that connect it to the engine, allowing you to detach it. Be careful to position the new thermostat in the same position as before, paying attention to the bolts and gaskets, and reconnect the hoses you previously detached.

After this, refill the coolant to the proper level.


Updated on 10 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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