Temperature gauge

[sergio]

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post either your VIN or engine and transmission type I might be able to pull out the manual for you.

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[precopster]

The "silver box" being your power steering pump? To remove this you need a T65 torx on a low profile ratchet to loosen the belt tensioner then remove the three 12mm bolts (one of them holds the hose bracket and isn't required to remove) then unfasten the hard line from the ps pump housing. You'll need to clamp the hose from the reservoir or use a M10 bolt through the hose then clamp it.

This should provide enough access to reach the elusive torx screw in the corner. If you have a 1/4 inch drive with a universal join you should be able to reach it.

[sergio]

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Mike, you're much better than I am in "describing" the how-to-dos

I was going to post the Vida page .pdf printout.

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[michc927]

One more question. I will be replacing Oxygen sensor. Do i need to replace thermostat if it stays in the middle once warmed up the majority of the time? I does drop to the 1/4 mark after i've been on the highway.

[oragex]

One more question. I will be replacing Oxygen sensor. Do i need to replace thermostat if it stays in the middle once warmed up the majority of the time? I does drop to the 1/4 mark after i've been on the highway.

you meant oxygen sensor or temp sensor? usually the highway thing indicates the thermostat doesn't fully close so basically your engine doesn't operate at normal temperature range while on the highway. in the summer, it can also cause overheating problems if the thermostat is stuck and doesn't open completely.

the temp gauge stays at half for a certain temperature range, not at a fixed temperature value. so it will stay in the middle even with a slightly stuck open thermostat if the car doesn't move fast enough so the radiator can cool down faster the coolant.