Removing coolant pump

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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To ease removal, spray the pulley from the rear side with an anti-corrosion agent .

Loosen the three fastening screws on the coolant pump pulley. Block the pulley with counter-hold tool Nr.38 or counter-hold tool Nr.193 if necessary or if the belt drive is removed.

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Loosen drive belt around the coolant pump. For details, see → 137819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVE BELT
Unscrew the three loosened fastening screws on the pulley and remove the pulley.
NOTE:
Incorrect handling of pulley
- Risk of damage to pulley
→ The pulley is sensitive to impact. Do not prise off the pulley with a screwdriver.

→ Do not re-use a damaged pulley.
Loosen and unscrew the fastening screws -2- on coolant pump -1- .

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Remove coolant pump -1- .

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If the coolant pump is stuck, loosen it by gently tapping with a plastic hammer.

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