Water pump - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

• Opens: coolant
• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: torque wrench

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• Ensure proper gasket seating (arrows).
• The following water pump installation sequence must be followed.This ensures proper tension of the toothed belt.An additional mechanic is required to execute the following operations. — Place the cylinder 1 in TDC position .
• Keep the Torque wrench - 3 to 60 NmVAS 6583 constantly pressed under this torque. The torque wrench must not be supported with the other hand during the operation.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

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

1. Drain cooling system .
2. Remove the air filter line (1).
3. Remove the air filter fastening bolt.
4. Move the air filter upwards (2) and slide the filter towards the front of the vehicle, in points (3).
5. Press the air filter with nozzle in the direction of the (arrow), removing it from the support (4).

6. Remove the air filter from the engine compartment.
7. Disconnect the BatteryAVehicle electrics27 Starter motor, alternator, battery.
8. Remove the BatteryAVehicle electrics27Starter, alternator, battery.
9. Remove the fastening bolts (arrows) from the water pump toothed belt cover (1)
10. Remove the fastening bolt (arrow) of the inlet camshaft cover (2).
11. Release the cover cable guide.
12. Remove the cover (1).
13. Remove the water pump lines (1).
14. Remove the water pump fastening bolts in the indicated sequence (1) to (5).
15. Remove the water pump and cover.
16. Remove the thermostat valve .
17. If the water pump is replaced, install the thermostat valve .
18. Ensure proper gasket seating (arrows).
19. Drench the gasket in coolant.
20. ⚠ The following water pump installation sequence must be followed.This ensures proper tension of the toothed belt.An additional mechanic is required to execute the following operations. — Place the cylinder 1 in TDC position .
21. Install the toothed belt centred in the respective water pump and exhaust camshaft gear.
22. Support the water pump in the engine cylinder head using the fastening bolts.
23. First tighten the fastening bolts in the indicated sequence of (1) to (5), to 10 Nm. — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)
24. Next, unscrew all bolts by one lap (360°).
25. Pre tension the water pump to 30 Nm through the internal hex bolt, with a 10 mm socket, position (6), clockwise, with an extension and Torque wrench - 3 to 60 NmVAS 6583. — 30 Nm (22 lb-ft)
26. In order to facilitate handling, place the Torque wrench - 3 to 60 NmVAS 6583 vertically. — 60 Nm (44 lb-ft)
27. Keep the Torque wrench - 3 to 60 NmVAS 6583 constantly pressed under this torque. The torque wrench must not be supported with the other hand during the operation. — 60 Nm (44 lb-ft)
28. Tighten the fastening bolts (2), (1) and (5) to an initial torque of 10 Nm. — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)
29. Tighten the fastening bolts in the indicated sequence (3), (4), (5), (1) and (2) to a final torque of 12 Nm. — 12 Nm (8.9 lb-ft)
30. Replenish cooling system .
31. Install the BatteryAElectrical equipment27Starter, alternator, battery.
32. Install the air filter .

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