Coolant Pump: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the small coolant pipe. Refer to SMALL COOLANT PIPE .

-- Remove the throttle valve control module. Refer to Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- .

-- Remove the toothed belt from the coolant pump. Refer to COOLANT PUMP TOOTHED BELT .

-- Remove the nut -1-, bolt -2- and the intake manifold support.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Bracket Mounting Nut & Bolt

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the bonded rubber bushing for the intake manifold support from the intake manifold.

-- Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to one of the following:

Inserted version, refer to Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor with a Clip .

Threaded version, refer to ECT sensor with a Retaining Plate .

-- Remove the bolts -5 through 1-.

Fig 2: Coolant Pump Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the coolant pump from the alignment sleeves and remove the oil cooler.