Removing and installing electric coolant pump: VW Golf Cabriolet / CC (CAWB, CAXA, CBFA, CCTA, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

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• 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).
• Place a cloth underneath coolant circulation pump 2 V178 to absorb escaping coolant.
• Hose connections and air intake pipes/hoses must be free of oil and grease when installing.Secure all hose connections with the hose clips corresponding to original equipment Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When the engine is warm, the cooling system is under pressure.Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open carefully to dissipate pressure. — Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
2. Remove air hose, loosen hose clips (1) and (2) for this.
3. ⚠ 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).
4. Undo hose clip (2) and push right air duct to right. [Note: Place a cloth underneath coolant circulation pump 2 V178 to absorb escaping coolant.]
5. Clamp off coolant hoses with hose clamps 3094 and remove; to do this, loosen hose clips (3).

6. Disconnect electrical connector (2).
7. Undo bolt (1) and remove coolant circulation pump 2V178. [Note: Hose connections and air intake pipes/hoses must be free of oil and grease when installing.Secure all hose connections with the hose clips corresponding to original equipment Electronic Parts Catalogue.]
8. Install air pipe.
9. Installing intake hoses with screw-type clips.
10. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
11. Check coolant level .

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