Coolant Pump, Removing and Installing

Coolant pump, removing and installing





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
^ Refractometer T10007
^ Drip tray V.A.G 1306
^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
^ Spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024
^ Adapter V.A.G 1274/8
^ Adapter V.A.G 1274/10
^ Cooling system charge unit VAS 6096 (not pictured)

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.
^ To protect the toothed belt from coming into contact with coolant, cover the toothed belt with a rag before removing the coolant pump.

Removing
- Drain coolant.
- Remove ribbed belt.
- Remove toothed belt from coolant pump sprocket.





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

Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note the following:





- Moisten new O-ring - 3 - with coolant.
- Install coolant pump - 2 -.
- Installed location: Sealing plug in housing points downward.
- Tighten bolts - 1 -.
- Tightening torque: 15 Nm
- Install ribbed belt.
- Fill with coolant.