Coolant Pump

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A
Engine Support Adapter 10-222 A/3
Engine Support Feet 10-222 A/8
Shackle 10-222 A/12
Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) V.A.G 1332

CAUTION:

When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:

Route lines of all types (for example, fuel, hydraulic, Evaporative Emission (EVAP), coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid and vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original path is followed.
To prevent damage to the lines, make sure there is sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

Removing

-- Remove the engine cover with air filter. Refer to ENGINE COVER WITH AIR FILTER .

-- Remove the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Open the cover -1- for the E-box and remove the wire -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Of E-Box, Wire & Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the battery tray from the vehicle.

WARNING:

Hot steam may escape when opening the expansion tank cap.

Wear protective goggles and protective clothing to prevent damage to eyes and scalding.
Cover the cap with a cloth and open very carefully.

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the air guide bolts -arrows- from the lock carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Air Guide On Lock Carrier

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-- Remove the connecting pipe -4-. To do so, disconnect the pressure and vent tubes -1 and 2- (compress the securing ring) and remove the spring clamp -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Hoses And Are Fitted Securely

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-- Remove front and rear sections of the right front wheel housing liner. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the generator and coolant pump ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

-- Remove the 4 exhaust manifold to front exhaust pipe nuts -2- and the exhaust system suspended mount bolts -3-.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts, Bolts & Front Exhaust Pipe

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-- Remove the exhaust pipe -1- from the manifold and secure it to the side. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER .

NOTE:

The flex joint in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10 °, otherwise it may be damaged.

-- Remove the pendulum support. Refer to Description and Operation .

Vehicles with a Manual Transmission:

-- Remove the shift mechanism from the transmission. Refer to SHIFT MECHANISM .

Vehicles with a Automatic Transmission:

-- Remove the selector lever cable from the transmission. Refer to SELECTOR HANDLE .

Continuation for all Vehicles:

-- Install the engine support bridge 10-222 A with the engine support feet 10-222 A/8 and support the engine/transmission in its installed position using the engine support adapter 10-222 A/3 and the shackle 10-222 A/12.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Support Bridge 10-222A Installed With Adapters 10-222A/8 To Support Engine/Transmission Assembly

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NOTE:

Illustration shows the arrangement with a automatic transmission.

In vehicles with a manual transmission, the spindle -A- is to be located toward the rear and secured to reinforcement brace of the transmission.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and place the windshield washer reservoir -1- toward the front.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolt, Windshield Washer Reservoir & Connectors

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-- Remove the bolts -6- and disconnect the connector -3-.

-- Remove the bolts -5- and set the coolant expansion tank with hoses connected onto the engine.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and remove the engine mount.

Fig 7: Identifying Engine Mount Bolts

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NOTE:

The rear bolt -2- is accessible through a hole in the wheel housing.

-- Remove the transmission mount to transmission mount bracket bolts -arrows-.

Fig 8: Identifying Left Subframe Mount

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-- Slide the engine forward and to the left as far possible.

-- Remove the 3 coolant pump bolts and swivel the coolant pump -A- out as shown, refer to "Bolt" in item: 23.

Fig 9: Identifying Coolant Pump

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Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

Note the installed position of the coolant pump. The sealing plug in the housing points downward.
Fill the coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING .
Install the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Tightening Specifications

Component		Nm
Engine/transmission mount		Refer to TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
Coolant pump to cylinder block		10