Coolant pump, removing and installing: Removing

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Remove engine cover.
Remove center and right insulation trays: → 50 BODY, FRONT
Remove ribbed belt → Ribbed belt, removing and installing under Ribbed belt, removing and installing .
Pull off crankcase breather connecting hose between cylinder head cover and intake hose on cylinder head cover.

NOTE:

Press buttons on hose couplings to disconnect.

Drain coolant → Cooling system, draining and filling .

Fig 1: Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A With Bracket For Engine 10 - 222 A /1 Installed

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Install engine support bracket Engine Support Bridge 10-222A with legs Bracket For Engine 10-222A/1.
Insert securing hook of supporting device in right lifting eye of cylinder block and put engine under slight tension.

Fig 2: Locating Engine Carrier Bolts (Engine Side)

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Unbolt engine side of assembly mounting from top of engine bracket - arrows -.

NOTE:

Use Ladder VAS 5085 to remove securing bolts.

Lower engine on supporting device only as far as necessary to remove coolant pump.

Fig 3: Holding Belt Pulley With Water Pump Wrench V.A.G 1590

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Remove belt pulley. Counter-support belt pulley with Water pump wrench VAG1590/ when doing this.

NOTE:

If engine has been removed, it is not necessary to remove belt pulley. The coolant pump securing bolts can be unscrewed through the holes in the pulley.

Fig 4: Coolant Pump Securing & Bolts

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Unscrew coolant pump securing bolts - 1 - and remove coolant pump - 2 -.

NOTE:

To remove the coolant pump, push the engine to one side using a lever if necessary.