Removing and installing map-controlled engine cooling thermostat F265 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A2 (8Z)

• Opens: coolant
• Renewed: o-ring

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• Fit new O-ring.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Parts catalogue.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Drain coolant .
2. Disconnect coolant hoses (arrows) from coolant expansion tank and move coolant hose (top) clear.
3. Unplug electrical connector (1) at coolant shortage indicator switch F66.
4. Remove nut (arrow) and detach coolant expansion tank.
5. Move B+ wire (1) clear at bracket.

6. Move engine wiring harness (2) clear at cable support bracket (arrow).
7. ⚠ Risk of damage to cable end-pieces.Do not detach cable end-pieces from selector shaft lever or gear selector relay lever. The cable end-pieces must always be renewed if they have been detached. — Press locking mechanism on gate selector cable to front as far as stop (arrow 2).
8. Turn locking sleeve as far as stop (arrow 3) and lock.
9. Pull gate selector cable (1) out of cable end-piece.
10. Place drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 beneath engine.
11. Unplug electrical connector (2).
12. Detach coolant hose (1) from map-controlled engine cooling system thermostat F265.
13. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach map-controlled engine cooling system thermostat F265. [Note: Fit new O-ring.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Parts catalogue.]
14. Install gate selector cable and adjust 34.
15. Fill up with coolant .

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