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Removing and installing coolant pump
   
Removing and installing coolant pump
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Refractometer -T10007-
t  Drip tray -V.A.G 1306- or drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- (5...50 Nm)
t  Spring-type clip pliers -VAS 5024-

Removing
  Note!
t  Always renew seals and gaskets.
t  The lower part of the toothed belt guard need not be removed.
t  The toothed belt remains on the crankshaft toothed belt pulley.
t  Cover toothed belt with a cloth to protect it from coolant before removing coolant pump.
–  Drain coolant → Chapter.
–  Remove poly-V-belt → Chapter.
–  Remove poly-V-belt tensioning element.
–  Remove upper and middle parts of toothed belt guard → Chapter and → Chapter, Removing, installing and tensioning toothed belt → Chapter.
–  Remove toothed belt from coolant pump toothed belt sprocket → Chapter, Removing, installing and tensioning toothed belts.
   
–  Unscrew coolant pump securing bolts -1- and remove coolant pump -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:
–  Moisten new O-ring with coolant.
–  Insert coolant pump into cylinder block and tighten securing bolts. Torque setting: 15 Nm.
  Note!
The coolant pump plug faces downwards.
–  Install toothed belt and adjust valve timing → Chapter.
–  Install poly-V-belt → Chapter.
Filling with new coolant → Chapter.
  A19-0033

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