11 51 000 Removing and installing/replacing water pump (N12)

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WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of drained coolant. See DRAINING AND ADDING COOLANT .

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.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Installation:

Replace seal.

Clean sealing surfaces.

Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump Screws

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Assemble engine.

BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS must be observed without fail.