VR6 engine
The water pump cannot be repaired, so if a malfunction is found, replace it with a new one.
2.0 liter engine
The water pump cannot be repaired, so if it malfunctions, replace it with a new one.
Pic. 188. Pump water cooling 2.0-liter engine disassembled: 1 - bolt, 25 Nm; 2 - pulley; 3 - bolt, 10 Nm; 4 - water pump; 5 - gasket, replace; 6 - thermostat; 7 - O-ring, always a replacement; 8 - connecting fitting; 9 - collar; 10 - thermostat housing cover; 11 - V-ribbed belt pulley
To replace the pump, unscrew the thermostat housing and remove the thermostat 6 (pic. 188). Turn out bolts 3 fastenings of the pump from its case and remove the pump. Remove gasket 5 between the two halves of the pump housing. Before screwing the pump to the housing, install a new gasket, replace the O-ring of the thermostat housing. Only the parts shown in the illustration can be removed and replaced accordingly (pic. 188).
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