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Replacing the Car Thermostat

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Thermostat

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Is the thermostat in your car damaged? Let’s see how to remove the part. Lift the front cover bonnet and uncover the engine from its soundproofing panel.

Locate the thermostat securing screws. Remove the coolant hose, unscrew the bolts on either side of the thermostat (use a socket spanner 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 compartment with the cap, and securely tighten the bolts with all their parts. Refit the hose and top up the coolant.


Updated on 15 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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