Using hose clamps -3094-, drip tray -VAS 6208- and hose clip pliers -VAS 6362-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 charge air cooling pump -V188- — open the coolant expansion tank cap first.
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| Hose clamps up to 25 mm -3094- |
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| Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- |
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| Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362- |
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Open cap -arrow- on coolant
expansion tank. |
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. Risk of scalding to
skin and body parts.Wear protective gloves.Wear eye protection.Release
pressure by covering cap of coolant expansion tank with a cloth and
opening it carefully.
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Remove noise insulation
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. |
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Disconnect electrical connector -1-. |
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Set drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- underneath. |
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Clamp off coolant hoses on charge air cooling pump -V188-
using hose clamps up to 25 mm -3094-. |
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Release hose clips -3- and
detach coolant hoses. |
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Unscrew bolt -2- and remove
charge air cooling pump -V188-. |
| Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the
following: |
 Note
| Secure all hose connections with the same type of hose clips
as original equipment
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue. |
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Install noise insulation
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. |
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Check coolant level
→ Anchor. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - electric coolant pump“ |
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Questions & answers
Removing and installing charge air cooling pump -V188- — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 1.4 TSI charge air cooling pump -V188-?
Disconnect connector, drain local coolant, unbolt and remove the electric pump. It circulates coolant through the intercooler circuit.
Removing
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Remove coolant pump
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Removing
Engine cold
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Briefly open cap of coolant expansion tank
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