Water Pump: Service and Repair

Coolant pump, removing and installing





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
^ Refractometer T10007
^ Drip Tray V.A.G 1306 or Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208
^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
^ Spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024A

Note:
^ Always replace gaskets and seals.
^ The lower part of the toothed belt cover can remain installed.
^ The toothed belt remains in position on the crankshaft sprocket.
^ Cover the toothed belt with a cloth to protect it from coolant before removing the coolant pump.

Removing
- Drain coolant.
- Remove ribbed belt.
- Remove upper and lower parts of toothed belt guard.
- Remove toothed belt from coolant pump toothed belt gear.





- Remove coolant pump securing bolts - 1 - and remove coolant pump - 2-.

Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
- Moisten new O-ring with coolant.
- Insert coolant pump into cylinder block and tighten securing bolts. Torque specification: 15 Nm

Note: The coolant pump sealing plug faces downward.

- Install toothed belt and adjust valve timing.
- Install ribbed belt.
Fill with new coolant.