Timing Belt: Service and Repair

Coolant Pump Toothed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Insert Tool 12 mm (T10360)

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

- Remove the small coolant pipe. Refer to => [ Small Coolant Pipe ] Small Coolant Pipe.

- Lay aside the coolant hose - 2 - and electrical wiring harness - 1 -.






- Remove the bolt - arrow - and remove the bracket.

- Remove the after-run coolant pump bracket bolt - 2 -.






- Remove the coolant hoses - 1 and 2 - and lay them aside.






- Remove the intake manifold runner control valve (N316) - 2 - and lay it to the side.






- Free up the wiring harness, pull it upward and secure it with cable ties.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the toothed belt guard.







The drive gear bolt has a left thread.

- Loosen the bolt - 1 - on the coolant pump drive gear clockwise using the torque wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331) and insert tool 12 mm (T10360). Counter hold the vibration damper with a 24 mm socket when doing this.






- Remove the bolt. Remove the drive gear - 1 - and toothed belt - 2 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Replace the drive gear bolt.

- Replace the seals and O-rings.

Drive gear installed position: The collar on the drive gear faces the transmission.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Coolant Pump and Thermostat Overview ] Coolant Pump and Thermostat Overview.