Water Pump: Service and Repair

Coolant Pump

Removing

CAUTION!
When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:

• Route lines of all types (e.g. for fuel, hydraulic, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original path is followed.

• To prevent damage to the lines, make sure there is sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

• Always replace gaskets and seals.

- Drain the coolant => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Cooling System, Draining and Filling.

- Remove ribbed belt => [ Ribbed Drive Belt ] Ribbed Drive Belt.

- Remove toothed belt => [ Toothed Belt ] Toothed Belt.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - of the coolant pump - 2 - and carefully take out the coolant pump.





Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order. When doing this note the following:

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





• The sealing plug of the coolant pump faces downward.

- Place the coolant pump - 2 - into the cylinder block and fasten the bolts - 1 - to 15 Nm.

- Install toothed belt => [ Toothed Belt ] Toothed Belt.

- Install ribbed belt => [ Ribbed Drive Belt ] Ribbed Drive Belt.

- Fill with coolant => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Cooling System, Draining and Filling.