Using hose clip pliers -VAS 6362-, special wrench -T10508- and release tools -T10527-/-T10527/1-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 large-circuit thermostat — drain the coolant first.
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| Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362- |
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Drain coolant
→ Chapter. |
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Move air hoses clear at air pipe. |
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Detach connector from charge pressure sender -GX26-. |
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Release fasteners -arrows-
using release tools -T10527- and -T10527/1-. |
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Release hose clip -4- and
detach coolant hose -3-. |
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Remove bolts -arrows- and
detach cover -2- from thermostat
housing. |
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Remove thermostat using special wrench -T10508-. |
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Slightly push down special wrench -T10508- while turning it
in -direction of arrow-. |
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Insert thermostat ensuring that the centring pin of
thermostat is seated in guide -arrow-. |
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Install thermostat using special wrench -T10508-. |
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Slightly push down special wrench -T10508- while turning it
to stop in -direction of arrow-. |
| Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the
following: |
 Note
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Moisten gasket with coolant. |
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Replenish coolant
→ Anchor. |
| → Fig. „“Cover for thermostat to thermostat housing - tightening
torque”“ |
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Questions & answers
Removing and installing thermostat for large cooling circuit — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 1.4 TSI main thermostat?
Drain coolant, unbolt the thermostat housing, extract the thermostat and renew the gasket.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Counterhold -T10172- with adapter -T10172/2-
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Removing
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Remove coolant pump
→ Chapter.
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Rem ...
