Coolant Pump, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Drip Tray VAG1306 or Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331
Hose Clip Pliers

Removing

NOTE:

Replace the gaskets and seals.

The lower toothed belt guard 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.

-- Drain the coolant, refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the ribbed belt, refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the ribbed belt tensioning damper.

-- Remove the upper and center toothed belt guards.

-- Remove toothed belt from coolant pump toothed belt sprocket, refer to TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -1- from the rear toothed belt guard -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Securing Bolts, Rear Toothed Belt Guard & Coolant Pump

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the bolts -5- for the coolant pump and then remove the coolant pump -4-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Securing Bolts, Rear Toothed Belt Guard & Coolant Pump

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Insert the coolant pump -4-.

Installed position: Plug in housing points downward

-- Tighten the bolts -5-.

Tightening specification: 15 Nm

-- Install the bolt -1- for the rear toothed belt guard -2- on the cylinder head.

Tightening specification: 20 Nm

-- Install the toothed belt, refer to TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt tensioning element.

Tightening specification: 25 Nm

-- Install the ribbed belt, refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill the coolant, refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .