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Replacing the Thermostat

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Thermostat

Learn how to replace the car thermostat. Lift the front bonnet and start disassembling the air filter housing. Remove the coil pack: there are fastening screws to take off. Unscrew the bolts on the thermostat hose cap as shown in the video (use a socket wrench with the appropriate sockets), pull off the sealing cap and extract the 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 fastening bolts securely. Reinstall the coil pack and the air filter housing.

Updated on 7 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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