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How to Replace the Thermostat on the Ford Fiesta 1.5

Model: Ford Fiesta Fiesta 6, MK VI, MK 6 - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Thermostat

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This guide will show you how to remove and replace the coolant thermostat on the Ford Fiesta 1.5. First, open the bonnet and begin by removing the alternator, unscrewing the support bolts and disconnecting the drive belt; then disconnect the coolant pipe and the electrical connector, before unscrewing the thermostat bolts to remove it and replace it with the new one, as shown in the video.

Now install the new original thermostat and top up with new antifreeze, following the video tutorial to the end!


Updated on 30 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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