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 all lines and wires in their original locations.
Make sure there is enough clearance to moving or hot components to prevent damage to the lines.

Removing

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

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Holder & Bolts

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

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 COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the connecting pipe -4-.To do so, disconnect the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) connecting pipe -1-, f equipped and the vent tube -2- and reposition the spring clamp -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Hose, Air Hoses, Securing Ring & Spring Clamp

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-- Remove the right front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

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

-- Remove the 4 exhaust pipe with catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts -2- and the suspended mount bolts -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Exhaust Pipe, Nuts & Bolts

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-- Remove the exhaust pipe with catalytic converter -1- from the manifold and tie up firmly to the side. Refer to EXHAUST PIPE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER .

NOTE:

The coupling element in the exhaust pipe with catalytic converter must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it may be damaged.

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

with a Manual Transmission

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

with a Automatic Transmission

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

Installing the Engine Support Bridge10-222 A, Rabbit, from MY 2006 through 2009

-- Position the engine support bridge10-222 A with the engine support feet10-222 A/8. Support the engine and transmission assembly in the installed position using the engine support adapter 10-222A/3 and the shackle 10-222 A/12.

Fig 4: Installing Engine Support Bridge 10-222A With Adapters 10-222A/8 And Support Engine/Transmission Assembly In Installation Position Using Adapter 10-222A/3 And Shackle 10-222 A/12

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NOTE:

The 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 the reinforcement brace of the transmission.

Installing the Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A, Golf, from MY 2010

Fig 5: Engine Support Bridge

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-- Position the engine support bridge10-222 A with the engine support feet10-222 A/8. Support the engine and transmission assembly in the installed position as illustrated.

Note the following:

The panel -A- must not be bent.
Secure the shackle10 - 222 A/12 on the reinforcing brace in vehicles with a manual transmissions and at the transport eye in vehicles with a automatic transmissions.

Continuation for All

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

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts, Windshield Washer Reservoir, Connector & Coolant Expansion Tank

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

-- Remove the bolts -5- and place the coolant expansion tank on top of the engine with the hoses connected.

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

Fig 7: Removing Engine Mount

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NOTE:

Remove the single, lower rear bolt -2- 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 as far as possible toward the front and to the left.

-- Remove the 3 coolant pump bolts and swivel the coolant pump -A- out as shown.

Fig 9: Identifying Swivel Coolant Pump

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

Tightening Specifications

Component		Nm
Engine and transmission mount bolts		Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
Coolant pump to cylinder block		10