11 51 000 Removing and installing/replacing water pump
Danger of scalding!
Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable container.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released .
Aluminium screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminium screws/bolts are not magnetic .
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Partially release anti-roll bar (all-wheel drive only)
- Drain COOLANT
- Remove COOLANT THERMOSTAT .
Disconnect coolant hose (1).
Disconnect plug connection (4).
Release screws (5).
Installation note:
Replace aluminum screws.
Tightening torque: 11 51 1AZ .
Installation note:
If a coolant pump is reused, it must be mechanically rotated once (breakaway torque at pump gears).
One coolant pump rotation will be sufficient.
Assemble engine.
BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS must be observed without fail.