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14 -
O-ring
Replace if damaged
15 -
Expansion tank Check using VAG1274 cooling system
tester with VAG1274/9 adapter
16 -
Upper coolant hose Secured to radiator with retaining clipMake sure hose is securely seatedCoolant hose connection diagram page 19
-9
17 -
Coolant line
Coolant hose connection diagram page 19
-9
18 -
Rear toothed belt guard
19 -
Gasket
Always replace
20 -
Coolant pump Check for ease of movementCompletely replace if damaged or leakingRemoving and installing page 19
-20
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21 -
Lower coolant line
Coolant hose connection diagram page 19
-9
22 -
Oil cooler
23 -
Belt pulley
For viscous fan
24 -
Fan wheel for viscous fan
25 -
Viscous fan coupling Note left-hand threadTightening torque only valid when using
3312 open end spanner. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft lb)Removing and installing page 19
-25
26 -
Bracket
For viscous fan
27 -
From bottom of radiator Coolant hose connection diagram page 19
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Coolant pump, removing and installing


Notes:

Always replace seals and gaskets.
Cover the toothed belt with a cloth to protect it
from coolant before removing the coolant pump.

Removing

- Remove front bumper.

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- Move lock carrier into service position.

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- Remove ribbed belt page 13
-8 .

- Remove toothed belt page 13
-12
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- Remove the following components before removing coolant pump:
1 - Toothed belt tensioner roller
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
2 - Idler roller
Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 ft lb)


- Remove coolant pump mounting bolts -1- and remove coolant pump -
2-.
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Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the
following:

- Remove any remaining sealant from sealing
surfaces of coolant pump and cylinder block.

- Clean sealing surfaces so they are completely
free of any oil or grease.

- Install new gasket on water pump flange.

- Install coolant pump -2- into cylinder block and tighten all 9 mounting
bolts (arrow -2-) to 10 Nm (7 ft lb).
- Install rear toothed belt guard on water pump housing (arrow -1-).
Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb).
- Install and tension toothed belt page 13
-12
.
- Install toothed belt guard.
- Install ribbed belt page 13
-8 .
- Fill cooling system with coolant page 19
-11
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Thermostat, removing and installing


Notes:

Always replace seals and gaskets.
Cover the toothed belt with a cloth to protect it
from coolant before removing thermostat.

Removing

- Drain coolant page 19
-11
.

- Remove front bumper.

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Lock carrier in service position

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- Remove ribbed belt page 13
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- Remove toothed belt page 13
-12
.

- Remove connection mounting bolts -1- and remove connection -2-.
- Remove thermostat -4-.
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Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the
following:

Bleeder valve for thermostat (arrow) must be at the top.
- Install thermostat -4- into engine block.
- Moisten new O-ring -3- with coolant.

- Install connection -2- for thermostat and tighten bolt -1- to 10 Nm (7 ft
lb).
- Install and tension toothed belt page 13
-12
.
- Install ribbed belt page 13
-8 .
- Fill cooling system with coolant page 19
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