Thermostat, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Lift the vehicle, all four mounts from lifting platform at the same height.
-- Move the selector lever to >>P<<.
-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 4 CYL or AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 6 CYL .
-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
-- Remove the bolt -A- and the ATF lines -2- from the thermostat -1-.
-- Seal the ATF lines with suitable plugs taken from the Engine Bung Set:VAS6122 .
-- Remove the bolts -B- and remove the thermostat -1- from the transmission.