Removing and installing motor/pump unit: VW Polo 6R (CLPA, CLSA)
Step-by-step removing and installing motor/pump unit for the VW Polo 6R (CLPA/CLSA): 25 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)
- Opens: power steering fluid
📋 Procedure
- Disconnect earth strap of battery with ignition switched off Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.
- Remove battery and battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.
- Unscrew cap (1) from motor/pump unit (2).
- Draw off as much hydraulic fluid as possible from motor/pump unit using a suction bottle.
- Remove front left wheel.
- Remove front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing front wheel housing liner.
- Remove noise insulation.
- Open spacer (arrow A).
- Remove pressure and return line (1) and (2) from spacer.
- Take out line (3) for power steering sensor G250 from spacer.
- Remove radiator fan control unit J293(1) from longitudinal member (arrows).
- Open spring-type clip on return line (1) and pull off return line from fitting on motor/pump unit.
- Unscrew pressure line (2) from motor/pump unit (3).
- Close off threaded bore on motor/pump unit e.g. with plastic sealing plug.
- Close off pressure line, return line and connection piece on motor/pump unit with a plastic bag and adhesive tape.
- Unscrew and remove bolts (arrows) and slightly lower motor/pump unit with bracket.
- Pull connectors (1), (2) and (3) off motor/pump unit (4).
- Remove motor/pump unit with bracket.
- Install battery and battery holder Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.
- Connect earth strap of battery Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.
- Fill up with fresh hydraulic fluid - use a hose (approx. 400 … 500 mm long) and a funnel to do this.
- Use hydraulic fluidG 004 000 M2.
- Bleed steering system .
- Check hydraulic fluid level .
- Install front left wheel and tighten bolts or nuts .
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