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Replacing Thermostat on Volkswagen Bora - Passat 1.9 TDI

Model: Volkswagen Bora MK 6 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Thermostat

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In this video tutorial, you will learn how to remove and replace the thermostat on a second generation Volkswagen Bora, as well as on the Passat, equipped with a 1.9 TDI engine. First, lift the vehicle and remove the coolant hose by taking off the clip; then open the bonnet and remove the engine cover.

Next, disconnect the upper hose connected to the thermostat and use a spanner to unscrew the fixing screws of the plastic housing where the thermostat is located; once removed, replace it with the new one and reassemble everything!


Updated on 30 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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