Removing the coolant pump

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT LOWER WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT FRONT BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT (CHARGE AIR COOLER) .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to REMOVING DRIVE BELT .

Loosen screw (1).
Detach the coolant line (2) from the coolant pump and set aside.

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Loosen screw (1).
Detach the coolant line (2) from the coolant pump and set aside.

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Unlock connector (1) and detach.
Unlock coolant hose (2) and detach.
Unlock coolant hose (3) and detach.

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Release screw (1) (M6x90).
Release screw (2) (M6x70).

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Release the screw (1) below the coolant pump.

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Release the screws (1) on the coolant pump.

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Release the coolant pump (1) from the engine block.

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Unlock connector (1) and detach from coolant pump.
Feed out and remove the coolant pump (2).

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