After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Marking

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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 2: Identifying Front Noise Insulation

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- and remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying coolant hose clamps -arrows-

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-- Place the VAS 6208 under the engine.

-- Open the clamps -arrows- and remove the after-run coolant pump from the coolant hoses.