After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip TrayVAS6208 under engine.

-- Loosen the clamps -arrows- and remove the coolant hoses from the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-.

Fig 2: Identifying After-Run Coolant Pump (If Equipped)

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