Water Pump: Service and Repair

11 51 000 Removing and installing/renewing coolant pump (M57T2-SCR)





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove drive belt for alternator
^ Remove EGR cooler (automatic transmission only)
^ Remove coolant thermostat





Release bolts (1), remove coolant pump (2).

Installation Note:
Tightening torque 11 51 1AZ.

Important!
The sealing surface on the engine block must not be damaged during the following repair work.








Cut off connecting bridges (1) of gasket (2) accordingly (see below).





Important!
- Do not damage sealing surface.
- Cut through connecting bridges (1) of gasket (2) with a small cross-cut chisel (3).
- Remove gasket.
- Clean sealing surface.

Installation Note:
Before installation, first position new gasket on sealing surface on engine block and check for correct seating.





Assemble engine.