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How to Remove the Thermostat on a Ford Fiesta

Model: Ford Fiesta Fiesta 5, MK 5, MK V - Years 2002-2008
Part: Thermostat

Follow this video to learn how to remove the thermostat on a Ford Fiesta. Open the bonnet; unscrew the bolts on the thermostat hose cap as shown in the video (use a socket wrench with the appropriate sockets), remove 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 securely tighten the bolts with all their components. Ensure you have correctly inserted and mounted the thermostat valve in the appropriate housing. Test the operation of the part.

Updated on 11 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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