Coolant pump, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Drip Tray For VAS 6100, VAS 6208

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Fig 2: Identifying Spring-Type Clip Pliers VAS 5024 A

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Removing

CAUTION: Cover cap of expansion tank with rag and open carefully, as hot steam or hot coolant may escape when opening.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Cover

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Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of parking heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.

Fig 5: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.
Drain engine coolant → Cooling system, draining and filling
Remove toothed belt → Toothed belt, removing and installing

Fig 6: Identifying New O-Ring, Coolant Pump & Securing Bolts

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Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Fig 7: Identifying New O-Ring, Coolant Pump & Securing Bolts

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Install lock carrier with attachments →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Fig 8: Identifying Lock Carrier With Attachments

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Place torque support stop onto rubber buffer for torque support under its own weight and tighten nuts - arrows -.
Install front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Check headlight adjustment →
- 01 - MAINTENANCE
- 01 - MAINTENANCE for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES - CABRIOLET
.

Torque specifications

Component		Nm
Coolant pump to cylinder block		15
Toothed belt guard to cylinder block		10 ¹⁾
Torque support stop		28
¹⁾ Insert with locking fluid