Auxiliary Water Pump: Service and Repair
Recirculation Pump (V55)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Hose Clamps Up To 25 mm Diameter (3094)
• The recirculation pump is installed in the left front wheel housing behind the wheel housing liner.
• The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm. If necessary, release system pressure prior to repair work.
Removal
- Turn off all electric consumers.
- Switch off the ignition.
- Remove the key.
- Remove the left front wheel housing liner..
- Discharge the coolant circuit.
- Clamp the coolant hoses using the (3094).
- Unscrew bracket - 1 - from the body and remove recirculation pump - 2 -.
Installation
• When installing the pump, make sure the coolant hoses are secured with the clamps and the coolant pipes are installed without tension.
• Coolant circuit, filling and bleeding.