Water pump toothed belt - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

• Opens: coolant
• Special tools named: VAS 6122

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove air filter. Air filter - remove and install
2. Seal all openings of the supercharged air system using sealing plugs from the Sealing plug kit (engine)VAS 6122.
3. Drain cooling system Cooling system - drainage and replenishment.
4. Press the unlocking pawls and remove the activated charcoal filter hose (2).
5. Loosen the screws (arrows) and remove the crankcase ventilation line (1).

6. Move the harness (1) and the cooling system hose (2) away.
7. Release the clamps (arrows) and remove the cooling system hoses.
8. Disconnect the power connector (2) from the Load pressure control V465.
9. Release the electrical harness (2), the cooling system hose (4) and set them aside.
10. Remove the screw (1) using the Torx T 30 fitting tool T10405.
11. Move the turbocharger nozzle (3) to the left and carefully remove it upwards.
12. Remove the screws (arrows). Remove the water pump toothed belt cover (1).
13. Remove the screws in sequence (5 ... 1).
14. Remove the toothed belt (1) from the respective water pump and exhaust camshaft gear.
15. Install the toothed belt centred in the respective water pump and exhaust camshaft gear.
16. Install the water pump (1)Water pump - remove and install.
17. Replenish cooling system Cooling system - drainage and replenishment.
18. Install the air filter Air filter - remove and install.

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