After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose Clamps up to 25 mm Dia. -3094-
Hose Clip Pliers -VAS 6362-

Removing

WARNING:

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

Reduce pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and open carefully.

-- Open the coolant expansion tank cap.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Disconnect the electrical connector -1- from the after-run coolant pump.

Fig 1: Identifying After-Run Coolant Pump V51 Bracket Bolt -2-

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-- Place the drip tray for -VAS 6100- -VAS 6208- under the engine.

-- Clamp off the hoses using the hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. -3094- and disconnect the hoses -arrows-.

-- Remove the coolant hoses from the after-run coolant pump.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and the after-run coolant pump.

Installing

Tightening specifications, refer to After-Run Coolant Pump -V51- Overview .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Check the coolant level.