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How to Remove the Thermostat of a Renault Clio

Model: Renault Clio Clio 2, MK 2 - Years 1998-2005
Part: Thermostat

Want to remove the thermostat of your Renault Clio and don't know how? Let's see how to remove the thermostat fitted in your car: open the bonnet, unscrew the bolts of the thermostat hose (use a socket wrench with the appropriate sockets) and remove the sealing cap from the housing and extract the thermostat. Insert the new thermostat and close it with the hose cap. Tighten all the bolts properly and reconnect the various clips. Ensure you have inserted and fitted the thermostat correctly in the appropriate housing.

Updated on 9 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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