Coolant pump, removing and installing
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Refractometer T10007
- Drip Tray V.A.G 1306 or Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
- Spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024A
NOTE:
- Always replace gaskets and seals.
- The lower part of the toothed belt cover can remain installed.
- The toothed belt remains in position on the crankshaft sprocket.
- Cover the toothed belt with a cloth to protect it from coolant before removing the coolant pump.
Removing
- Drain coolant, refer to Cooling system, draining and filling .
- Remove ribbed belt, refer to Ribbed belt, removing and installing .
- Remove upper and lower parts of toothed belt guard, refer to Toothed belt, removing, installing and tensioning .
- Remove toothed belt from coolant pump toothed belt gear, refer to Toothed belt, removing, installing and tensioning .
- Remove coolant pump securing bolts - 1 - and remove coolant pump - 2 -.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
- Moisten new O-ring with coolant.
- Insert coolant pump into cylinder block and tighten securing bolts. Torque specification: 15 Nm
NOTE:
- The coolant pump sealing plug faces downward.
- Install toothed belt and adjust valve timing, refer to Toothed belt, removing, installing and tensioning
- Install ribbed belt, refer to Ribbed belt, removing and installing .
Fill with new coolant, refer to Cooling system, draining and filling .