After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-: Removing

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WARNING: Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure.

-- Remove the cap -arrow- from the coolant reservoir.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Cap

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-- Drain the coolant, refer to Draining .

-- Remove the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Remove the air filter housing, refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Loosen the hose clamp -3- and -5-.

Fig 2: Identifying Senors And Clamps

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-- Disconnect the connector from the Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31- -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and -4- and then remove the air guide pipe downward.

-- Remove the coolant hose -1- from the thermostat.

Fig 3: Identifying After-Run Coolant Pump

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-- Remove the connector -arrow- from the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51- -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying After-Run Coolant Pump

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-- Remove the nut -3- and remove the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51- -1- from the bracket -2-.

-- Clamp off the coolant hoses -1- at the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51- -2- using Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm 3094.

Fig 5: Identifying After-Run Coolant Pump

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-- Loosen the clamps -arrows- and remove the coolant hoses -1-.