11 51 000 Removing and installing/renewing coolant pump (M57T2-SCR)

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Installation note:

All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DRIVE BELT for alternator
Remove EGR COOLER (automatic transmission only)
Remove coolant thermostat. See 17 11 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THERMOSTAT CARTRIDGE (N62TU/N52K/N54/M57T2) .

Release bolts (1), remove coolant pump (2).

Installation note:

Tightening torque: 11 51 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Pump Bolts

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IMPORTANT: The sealing surface on the engine block must not be damaged during the following repair work.

Cut off connecting bridges (1) of gasket (2) accordingly (see below).

Fig 2: Identifying Connecting Bridges And Gasket

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IMPORTANT:

Do not damage sealing surface.
Cut through connecting bridges (1) of gasket (2) with a small cross-cut chisel (3).
Remove gasket.
Clean sealing surface.

Installation note:

Before installation, first position new gasket on sealing surface on engine block and check for correct seating.

Fig 3: Identifying Connecting Bridges, Gasket And Chisel

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Assemble engine.