High Temperature Circuit Coolant Pump -V467-, 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 the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Drain the coolant for the high temperature coolant circuit. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING, HIGH TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT .

-- Remove the right front wheel.

NOTE:

Loosening the tie rod improves accessibility.

-- Loosen nut of track rod ball joint, but do not unscrew yet.

Fig 1: Loosen Nut Of Track Rod Ball Joint

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CAUTION:

To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.

-- Remove the tie rod from the wheel bearing housing using the Puller - Ball Joint:T10187 and remove the nut.

-- Remove the connector -arrow- from the pump.

Fig 2: Disconnect The Connector -Arrow- From The Pump.

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-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS6208 under engine.

-- Remove the coolant hoses -1 and 2- and let the remaining coolant drain.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and then remove the coolant pump.

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Hoses -1 And 2-

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