When to replace the Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Water pump and timing belt kit : 70000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.4 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: water pump + timing belt kit – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Sealant
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #16
HEX bit No.H6.
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 16
12-point socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Engine timing tool set
Universal pulley holder
Funnel
Fluid container
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: water pump + timing belt kit – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the protective cover.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the car battery terminals. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the battery terminals.
  4. Step 6
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    On the right side, detach the PCV valve hose from the engine cover.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the engine cover.
    Replacement: water pump + timing belt kit – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Tip:
    Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  6. Step 8
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    Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  7. Step 9
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    Undo the fasteners of the upper timing cover.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the upper timing cover.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
  10. Step 12
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 13
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  11. Step 14
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    Open the coolant drain tap.
  12. Step 15
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    Drain the coolant from the engine.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The coolant can be very hot.Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
  13. Step 16
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  15. Step 18
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
  16. Step 19
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    Unscrew the fastener of the serpentine belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  17. Step 20
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    Remove the serpentine belt tensioner pulley.
  18. Step 21
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    Unscrew the crankshaft pulley fastener. Use 12-point socket No.21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 22
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    Remove the crankshaft pulley.
  20. Step 23
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    Screw in the crankshaft pulley fastener. Use 12-point socket No.21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 24
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the lower timing cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 25
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    Open the clips of the lower timing cover. Use a crowbar.
  23. Step 26
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    Remove the lower timing cover.
  24. Step 27
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    Turn the crankshaft gear. Use 12-point socket No.21. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Please note!
    The piston should be at its top dead centre (TDC).
  25. Step 28
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    Install the camshaft gear locking tool according to the factory marks. Use an engine timing tool set.
  26. Step 29
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    Support the engine in the oil pan area. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  27. Step 30
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    Clean the engine mount fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  28. Step 31
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    Detach the coolant pipe bracket.
  29. Step 32
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the engine mount. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  30. Step 33
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  31. Step 34
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    Clean the engine mount fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  32. Step 35
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    Unscrew the engine mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  33. Step 36
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  34. Step 37
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    Remove the engine mount.
  35. Step 38
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    Make a mark on the crankshaft gear.
  36. Step 39
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    Make a mark on the camshaft gear.
  37. Step 40
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    Make a mark on the timing belt.
  38. Step 41
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    Loosen the fastener of the timing belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13. Use HEX No.H6.
  39. Step 42
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    Remove the timing belt tensioner pulley.
  40. Step 43
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    Remove the timing belt.
  41. Step 44
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    Clean the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  42. Step 45
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    Unscrew the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  43. Step 46
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    Remove the timing belt idler pulley from its mounting seat.
  44. Step 47
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    Unscrew the timing belt idler pulley bracket with integrated pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  45. Step 48
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    Remove the timing belt idler pulley bracket with integrated pulley.
  46. Step 49
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    Make a mark on the camshaft gear. Make a mark on the timing belt.
  47. Step 50
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    Remove the timing belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  48. Step 51
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    Remove the timing belt.
  49. Step 52
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the side timing cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  50. Step 53
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    Remove the side timing cover.
  51. Step 54
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    Unscrew the water pump fasteners. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  52. Step 55
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    Remove the water pump.
    Replacement: water pump + timing belt kit – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Caution! Coolant may come out from the water pump channels and body.
  53. Step 56
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    Clean the water pump mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  54. Step 57
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    Treat the water pump mounting seat. Use a sealant.
  55. Step 58
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    Install the water pump gasket.
  56. Step 59
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    Install the new water pump.
  57. Step 60
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    Install the side timing cover.
  58. Step 61
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    Screw in the water pump fasteners. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  59. Step 62
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    Tighten the water pump fasteners. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
  60. Step 63
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    Screw in the fasteners of the side timing cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  61. Step 64
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    Install the new timing belt according to the factory marks.
    Replacement: water pump + timing belt kit – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Be careful not to damage the timing belt.
  62. Step 65
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    Treat the fastening bolt. Use a sealant.
  63. Step 66
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    Install the timing belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  64. Step 67
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    Treat the fastening bolt. Use a sealant.
  65. Step 68
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    Install the timing belt idler pulley.
  66. Step 69
    How to replace Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 2009: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Tighten the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  67. Step 70
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    Treat the fastening bolt. Use a sealant.
  68. Step 71
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    Install the timing belt idler pulley bracket with integrated pulley.
  69. Step 72
    Changing of Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on Golf AJ5 2012 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Tighten the timing belt idler pulley bracket with integrated pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
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