125001182 - 1088C42 THERMOSTAT - R + R WITH CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED

Removing ( Refitting ) Position the cylinder head on a special workbench.1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the engine coolant temperature sensor.
DescriptionConnector
1Engine temperature sending unit See K36 ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENDER UNIT ( CONNECTORS )
2. Loosen the collar and disconnect the coolant return pipe to the reservoir, then remove.
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the thermostat (1b) complete with O-ring (1c).
Refitting ( Removing ) 1. Place the thermostat (1a) in its housing with the o-ring (1b) and secure it by tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.
FasteningComponentØ  Value(daNm)
1cBoltTHERMOSTATM8(Cylinder head side) 2.3 - 2.8
Connect the coolant return pipe to the coolant reservoir, thermostat side, and tighten the collar.Connect the electrical connection to the engine coolant temperature sensor.