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 take up to 11 minutes. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan is not necessary.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT AT THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FAN COWL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to RELEASING LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE PARTIALLY .
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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