Coolant Pump

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Refractometer T10007A
Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331
Hose Clip Pliers VAS6362

Removing

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

-- Remove the toothed belt. Refer to TOOTHED BELT .

-- Remove the bolts -1- from the coolant pump -2- and carefully remove the coolant pump and O-ring -3-.

Fig 1: View Of Coolant Pump And Securing Bolts

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Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Always replace seals, sealing rings and O-rings.

-- Lubricate the new O-ring -3- with coolant.

Fig 2: View Of Coolant Pump And Securing Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

The sealing plug on the coolant pump faces downward.

-- Insert the coolant pump -2- in the cylinder block and tighten the bolts -1-.

Tightening specification: 15 Nm.

-- Install the toothed belt. Refer to TOOTHED BELT .

-- Fill with coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING .