Supercharger Coolant Pump: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Open the driver's door, or both doors if necessary, to allow the side windows to drop. Ensure that the doors remain open until after the battery has been disconnected.





2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
3. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection sheets.
4. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access position.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.





6. Disconnect the harness electrical connector.
Release the harness connector from the mounting bracket.
Disconnect the harness connector.





7. Remove the two bolts which secure the mounting bracket to the vehicle body.





8. Reposition the pump to allow hose clamps to be fitted.
Fit a hose clamp to the inlet pipe and one to the outlet pipe.





9. Disconnect the pipes from the pump and remove the pump.
Release and reposition the hose clip along the inlet hose and disconnect the hose.
Release and reposition the hose clip along the outlet hose and disconnect the pump from the hose.
Fit blanking plugs to the pipes and to the pump.
Remove the pump and mounting bracket assembly from the vehicle.





10. Remove the mounting bracket from the pump.
Remove the nuts which secure the clamp.
Remove the bracket and insulation rubber from the pump.
11. Clean the adjacent area of any water spillage.

Installation
1. Fitting is the reverse of the removal procedure.
2. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Reset the side glass memory.
3. Switch on the ignition and allow the pump to operate for one minute to circulate coolant.
Switch off the ignition.
Top up the coolant.