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Cooling system, components Note: 
 
Always replace gaskets and seals.
 Draining and filling system with coolant   page 19
-6 . 
 Testing cooling system for leaks   page 19
-11
 .
1 - 
Thermostat 
Replacing  page 19
-4
Opening and closing temperatures   page 19
-4 
2 - 
Seal 
Always replace
3 - 
Thermostat housing 
4 - 
10 Nm (7 ft lb) 
5 - 
Gasket Always replace
6 - 
Coolant pump To remove and install, remove ribbed drive 
belt (   page 13
-9 ) and toothed belt (   
page 13
-11
 ) 
7 - 
10 Nm (7 ft lb) 
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Coolant fan control thermal switch, 
checking
 
      The coolant fan control thermal switch -F54- is 
located in the lower left part of the radiator.  
Terminal assignment  
3-pin connector  Switching temperature  
  
On  
Off  
1 =   1st stage  
92  - 97 C  
(198  - 207 F)  
approx. 84 C (183 F)  
2 =   2nd stage  
99  - 105 C 
(210  - 221 F)  
approx. 91 C (196 F)  
3 =   Battery positive voltage (B+)        
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