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Removing and installing coolant circulation pump 2V178 (Golf, Passat, Touran)

Removing and installing coolant circulation pump 2 -V178- (Golf, Passat, Touran)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Hose clamps up to 25 mm -3094-

t	Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362-

Removing

–	Remove noise insulation -1- → Rep. gr.50.

–	Remove air hose, loosen hose clips -1- and -2- for this.

WARNING

Danger of injury; the radiator fans can run at any time.

Even if ignition is switched off, radiator fans can run at any time, e.g. because of accumulated heat in the engine compartment.

–	Remove bolts -arrows-.

–	Undo hose clip -2- and push right air duct to right.

Note

Disregard -item 1, 3-.

Note

Place a cloth underneath coolant circulation pump 2 -V178- to absorb escaping coolant.

–	Clamp off coolant hoses with hose clamps -3094- and remove; to do this, loosen hose clips -3-.

–	Disconnect electrical connector -2-.

–	Undo bolt -1- and remove coolant circulation pump 2 -V178-.

Note

Ignore -arrow-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

l	Specified torque → Chapter.

Note

t	Hose unions and air intake pipes/hoses must be free of oil and grease when installing.

t	Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Electronic parts catalogue.

–	Install air pipe.

–	Installing intake hoses with screw-type clips.

–	Install noise insulation → Rep. gr.50.

–	Check coolant level → Chapter.

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