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How to change water pump on VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Water pump and timing belt kit : 70000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) 1.8, VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) 1.6 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) 1.8, VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) 1.6 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit for PASSAT Saloon (32B) and other VW models
Water pump and timing belt kit
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Sealant
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
HEX bit No.H6
Ratchet wrench
Seal scraper
Funnel
Fluid container
Fender cover
Replacement: water pump – VW PASSAT Saloon (32B). Tip from AUTODOC:
- Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
- Check the coolant condition and replace it if necessary.
- Inspect the thermostat and the thermostat housing. Replace if necessary.
- Please note: all work on the car – VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
- Step 4Prepare a container for fluids.
- Step 5Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 6Detach the coolant hose.Replacement: water pump – VW PASSAT Saloon (32B). Tip:Caution! Coolant may come out from the water pump channels and body.
- Step 7Drain the coolant from the engine.Replacement: water pump – VW PASSAT Saloon (32B). AUTODOC experts recommend:Caution! The coolant can be very hot.Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.All work should be done with the engine stopped.Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the drain hole.
- Step 8Unscrew the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Remove the thermostat housing.
- Step 10Remove the thermostat.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: water pump – VW PASSAT Saloon (32B). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.Caution! Coolant may leak out of the coolant lines and thermostat housing.
- Step 11Clean the water pump pulley fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 12Unscrew the water pump pulley fastener. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 13Clean the alternator fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 14Loosen the alternator fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13.
- Step 15Move the alternator aside.
- Step 16Remove the V belt.
- Step 17Remove the water pump pulley.
- Step 18Unscrew the fasteners of the water pump housing. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 19Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 20Detach the coolant hose.Replacement: water pump – VW PASSAT Saloon (32B). Tip from AUTODOC:Caution! Coolant may come out from the water pump channels and body.
- Step 21Unscrew the water pump fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 22Remove the water pump.Replacement: water pump – VW PASSAT Saloon (32B). AUTODOC recommends:Caution! Coolant may come out from the water pump channels and body.
- Step 23Clean the water pump mounting seat. Use a seal scraper. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 24Treat the water pump mounting seat. Use a sealant.
- Step 25Install the new water pump.
- Step 26Tighten the water pump fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 14 nm torque.
- Step 27Attach the coolant hose.
- Step 28Secure the coolant hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
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