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How to Remove the Thermostat from a Fiat Idea

Model: Fiat Idea MK 1 - Years 2003-2016
Part: Thermostat

In the following video, see how to remove the thermostat from a Fiat Idea. Unscrew the bolts on the thermostat hose clamp as shown in the video (use a socket wrench with the appropriate sockets), pull off the sealing cap and extract the coolant thermostat from its housing. Once the part is removed, replace it with a new one, close the designated area with the cap, and tighten the bolts securely with all its parts. Ensure that the thermostat valve is correctly inserted and mounted in the appropriate housing; top up with new fluid at the end of the assembly.

Updated on 7 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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