Cooling system specifications General information The maximum pressure in the system is 1.4 bar Thermostat Opening temperature: Opening start: Gasoline models - 89°C Diesel Models - 83°C Full opening - 99°C Tightening torques for threaded...
General information and precautions General information All vehicles covered in this manual use a sealed engine cooling system that includes a coolant pump (driven by means of a timing belt), aluminum cross flow radiator, electric fan (-s) coolant,...
Coolant hoses — disconnect and replace Note. Before starting work, read the warnings given in paragraph 1 of this chapter. To avoid scalding, the hoses should only be disconnected when the engine has cooled down sufficiently. 1. If the checks described in...
Radiator — removal, inspection and installation Note. If the reason for removing the radiator is a leak, be aware that minor leaks can often be repaired without removing the radiator from the vehicle using a special sealant. Withdrawal - Pre-September 2002 Release...
Thermostat — removal, inspection and installation Removing 1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery (see « Disconnecting the battery »). 2. On 1.9L DW series diesel engines, loosen the clip in the center of the engine cover and remove the screw on the right side....
Electric cooling fans — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the heatsink as described in paragraph 3 . 2. Turn away a lock ring and disunite a round electric socket in the left lower corner of a casing of the fan. If separate electrical connectors are used,...
Coolant pump — removal and installation Aluminum block Note. Installation will require a new impeller O-ring and, if applicable, a new impeller housing O-ring. Removing 1. The coolant pump is driven by the timing belt. It is located in a corresponding housing...
Thermostat/Fuel Filter Housing (1.8L and 1.9L Diesel Models) Note. When installing the main body, use a new gasket. Removing 1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery (see « Disconnecting the battery »). 2. Drain the coolant from the cooling system (see chapter 1A or 1B )....
Heating and ventilation system — general information The heating and ventilation system includes a four-speed electric blower (located behind the front panel), face vents in the center and along the edges of the front panel and air ducts in the front footwells. The...
Elements of the heating / ventilation system — removal and installation Heating/ventilation control unit Removing 1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery (see « Disconnecting the battery »). 2. To access the control box, remove the corresponding panels in the center of the front...
Air conditioning system — general information and precautions General information Air conditioning is installed on certain models. It reduces the temperature of the incoming air and removes moisture from the air, which helps to quickly eliminate window fogging and increase...
Elements of the air conditioning system — removal and installation Note. Do not turn on the air conditioner if you know that the system is low on refrigerant, as this may damage the compressor. 1. The only procedure that can be easily performed without discharging the refrigerant is to...