Coolant Pump

Coolant Pump

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Refractometer (T10007)

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6340)

Removing

• Always replace the gaskets and seals.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

• Hoses are secured with spring-type clips. In cases of repair only use spring-type clips.

• Hose clip pliers (VAS 6340) are recommended for installing spring-type clamps.

• When installing coolant hoses, make sure they are free of stress and do not come into contact with other components (observe markings on coolant connections and hoses).

- Drain the coolant. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

- Remove the toothed belt. Refer to => [ Toothed Belt ] Toothed Belt.

- Remove the coolant pump bolts - 1 - and carefully remove the coolant pump - 2 -.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

- Coat the new O-ring - 3 - with coolant.






- Insert the coolant pump - 2 - into the cylinder block and tighten the bolts - 1 -.

• The sealing plug on the coolant pump faces downward.

- Install the toothed belt. Refer to => [ Toothed Belt ] Toothed Belt.

- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

- Fill the coolant. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

Tightening Specifications