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How to Remove the Thermostat on a Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK V, 6R, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5 - Years 2009-2017
Part: Thermostat

In the following video, learn how to remove the thermostat on a Volkswagen Polo. Open and lift the front bonnet, unscrew the bolts on the thermostat housing cap (use a socket wrench 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 housing with the cap, and tighten the bolts securely with all its parts. Ensure that the thermostat valve is correctly inserted and fitted in the appropriate housing, then top up with the new coolant.

Updated on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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