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Replacing Thermostat Volkswagen Golf 5 GTI

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 5, MK 5, Golf V - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Thermostat

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In this video, you will see instructions on how to remove the water temperature thermostat from a Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5. First, open and lift the bonnet and remove the engine cover. Then, remove the intake hose from the throttle body and disconnect the electrical connector from the temperature sensor.

At this point, remove the securing screws to extract it and replace it with the new one, using the original part: follow the video to understand all the steps clearly!


Updated on 21 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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