64 11 262 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary water pump

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WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
FOLLOW NOTES FOR REPAIR WORK ON COOLING SYSTEM .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove front bumper panel . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (UP TO 03/2010) or 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (FROM 03/2010) .
Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Disconnect coolant hoses from auxiliary water pump

NOTE: Front wheel removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1) on charge air cooler air duct.

Fig 1: Identifying Charge Air Cooler Air Duct Screws

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Remove air duct (1) to the front.

Fig 2: Removing Front Air Duct

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NOTE: If necessary, catch escaping coolant.

Release nuts (1) and remove auxiliary water pump bracket (2) with auxiliary water pump (3).

Disconnect plug connection (4).

Unlock screw clamps (5) and pull off coolant hoses from auxiliary water pump (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Auxiliary Water Pump, Bracket, Clamp And Nuts

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Release screw (1).

Unlock and open clamp (2).

Press auxiliary water pump (3) out of auxiliary water pump bracket.

Installation note:

Make sure auxiliary water pump (3) is fitted correctly in bracket auxiliary water pump bracket.

Fig 4: Identifying Auxiliary Water Pump, Clamp And Screws

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After installation:

VENT COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECK ON WATERTIGHTNESS .