Removing circulation pump V55: VW Golf V / Jetta
Step-by-step removing circulation pump V55 for the VW Golf V / Jetta: 6 steps, 1 torque figure. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 0.8 Nm (0.6 lb-ft) | Undo bolt (3 |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps to Ø 25 mm3094.
- Place drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 under vehicle.
- Loosen clip (1).
- ⚠ Danger of scalding injuries.When the engine is warm, the coolant temperature may be above 100° C. The cooling system is pressurised.If necessary, release pressure and reduce temperature before carrying out repairs. — Pull coolant hoses off circulation pump V55.
- Pull connector off circulation pump V55.
- Remove bolt (2) and remove circulation pump V55.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.