Overview - Coolant Pump/Thermostat

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Coolant Pump and Thermostat With Components

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Bolt
- 9 Nm
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Ribbed Belt Pulley
- For the coolant pump
Coolant Pump
- With seal
- Removing and installing. Refer to COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Bolt
- Tightening specification -item 2) OVERVIEW - SUPERCHARGER RIBBED BELT DRIVE .
Washer
Idler Roller
- For the ribbed belt
Connection
- For coolant hose
Seal
- Replace
Seal
- Coolant thermostat component
Coolant Thermostat
- Removing and installing. Refer to COOLANT THERMOSTAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Check. Refer to COOLANT THERMOSTAT, CHECKING .
  NOTE:
  When removing and installing the coolant thermostat, make sure that the thermostat needle is installed correctly (conical end is inserted in the coolant thermostat wax thermostatic element). If necessary, push the thermostat needle all the way into the wax thermostatic element.
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Coolant Regulation Valve -N515-