What precautions should be taken when disconnecting the battery and removing the water pump on Volkswagen Golf?

When the battery is disconnected, a number of systems will have to be re-teamed before they will work correctly. In order to take out the water pump, initially, take off the engine cover and detach the cable of the negative terminal of the battery. Lift the front of the car and place it firmly on jackstands, then take off the splash shield at the bottom of the car below the engine and empty the cooling system, which can be used again if possible. Removal of battery and battery tray, air inlet resonator, disconnection of the EVAP hose quick-connect fitting apply to 1.4L (CZTA, DGXA) engines. Unscrew radiator hoses to the thermostat house, unscrew coolant hoses, and un-screw connector fasteners to the turbo charger. Unscrew the wiring harness retainer and take the water pump toothed belt cover screws out. Disassemble the coolant hose on the back of the thermostat housing, unscrew the water pump mounting fasteners and lift the pump in order to detach the toothed belt to the water pump pulley. Wipe down the top and side of the cylinder head, the thermostat housing and new water pump, fit new seals, and tighten bolts in that order. Install a replacement toothed belt of the water pump, make sure that the tension of the water pump is correct before final torque is done. In case of 2.0L (CBPA) engines, take away the timing belt and tensioner and the water pump bolts. Reassembling requires new O-ring and gasket. In 1.8L or 2.0L engines, take off the right front inner fender liner, unhook numerous hoses and electrical connectors, and take out the water pump. Call in clean surfaces, and fit new seals, with centering pins properly into place. In 2.5L models, take off the battery, battery tray, drivebelt and exhaust pipe fasteners and then excavate the water pump out of the car. Installation is opposite of de-installation of all engines, then refilling and bleeding of the cooling system and leakage checking. In the case of electric coolant pumps, elevate the vehicle, empty the cooling system, pull of electrical connections, and hose down, and hose off mounting screws. The process of installation is the opposite of removing, when the cooling system is filled and bled.

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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 021-121-004
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- Other Name: Water Pump Assembly
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2005 Volkswagen Golf | Celebration Edition, City, GL, GTI, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, Jazz, K2, Sport, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 07K-121-011-B
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- Other Name: Pulley, Pump Pulley, Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 07K-121-011-BX
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- 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf | Base | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 03L-121-011-G
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- Other Name: Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 03L-121-011-BX, 03L-121-011-B, 038-121-011-J, 038-121-011-JX, 03L-121-011-GX, 038-121-011-CX, 038-121-011-C, 038-121-011-G, 038-121-011-GX
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- 2010-2014, 2004-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL TDI, GLS TDI, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 06A-121-012-G
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- Replaces: 06A-121-011-LX, 06A-121-011-TX, 06A-121-012-X, 06A-121-012-GX, 06A-121-012, 06A-121-012-D
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GLS, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 06L-121-012-L
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- 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 038-121-011-A
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- 1999-2003 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GLS, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 5Q0-965-567
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- Replaced by: 5Q0-965-567-N
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- 2019-2021 Volkswagen Golf | S, SE, TSi | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Auxiliary Pump Part Number: 5Q0-121-599-M
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- Other Name: Water Pump; Auxiliary Pump
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- 2015 Volkswagen Golf | TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 037-121-010-C
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly, Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 037-121-005-C, 037-121-010-BX, 037-121-010-CX, 026-121-005-H, 037-121-010-AX, 037-121-005-B, 037-121-010-B
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- 1985-1999 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Celebration Edition, City, GL, GLS, GT, GTI, GTI 16-Valve, GTI 8-Valve, GTI VR6, Jazz, K2, Limited Edition, Sport, TDI, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Auxiliary Pump Part Number: 251-965-561-B
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- Other Name: Water Pump; Auxiliary Pump
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- 1999-2002 Volkswagen Golf | GTI, GTI GLX, GTI VR6 | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 5Q0-965-561-B
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- Other Name: Auxiliary Pump
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- 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 3D0-965-561-D
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- Other Name: Auxiliary Pump
- Replaces: 1J0-965-561-A
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- 2003-2005 Volkswagen Golf | GTI VR6 | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 050-121-010-CX
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- Other Name: Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 026-121-005-L, 050-121-010-AX, 050-121-010-C
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998, 1991-1994 Volkswagen Golf | Base, CL, GL, GTI, GTI 16-Valve, GTI 8-Valve, Limited Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 04E-121-600-CS
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- 2019-2021 Volkswagen Golf | S, SE, TSi | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Part Number: 2Q0-965-567-A
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- 2015 Volkswagen Golf | TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Pump Part Number: 5Q0-121-599-AA
$416.31 MSRP: $568.74
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- Other Name: Water Pump; Auxiliary Pump, Pump, Pump Assembly
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS

Volkswagen Golf Water Pump

The Volkswagen Golf Water Pump regulates engine temperature so that the coolant is pumped over the block, into the radiator, and back again to prevent destructive heat from damaging the aluminum or cast-iron components. It is mounted beside the lower radiator hose, and has a spinning shaft mounted on sealed bearings, a pulley on the outside, and an impeller on the inside of the coolant passages. The pulley attached to the crankshaft typically drives the pump via a drive belt, so that it turns each time the engine is in operation, but more recent Volkswagen models have applied fully electric units, powered by a motor rather than a belt, to better control flow at low speed. The traditional belt-driven and the more recent electric type have the same main job, but the electric type cuts out parasitic drag as well as being more responsive to temperature changes; hence this variation of the Water Pump is more efficient. All designs are molded mostly in lightweight aluminum, a departure from using heavier iron bodies as applied in previous generations of Volkswagen, which aids in heat dissipation and weight reduction. The signs of trouble include the dripping of coolant at the shaft seal, rumbling sounds that indicate that the bearings are worn away, and overheating when the impeller ruptures, and regular schedules provided by Volkswagen will prevent these failures. Any owner of a variant of Golf would know that the cooling circuit is powered by a healthy Water Pump that circulates the coolant in the water jacket of the engine every second the car runs.

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Volkswagen Golf Water Pump Parts and Q&A

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04E-121-600-CS
Q: What precautions should be taken when disconnecting the battery and removing the water pump on Volkswagen Golf?
A:
When the battery is disconnected, a number of systems will have to be re-teamed before they will work correctly. In order to take out the water pump, initially, take off the engine cover and detach the cable of the negative terminal of the battery. Lift the front of the car and place it firmly on jackstands, then take off the splash shield at the bottom of the car below the engine and empty the cooling system, which can be used again if possible. Removal of battery and battery tray, air inlet resonator, disconnection of the EVAP hose quick-connect fitting apply to 1.4L (CZTA, DGXA) engines. Unscrew radiator hoses to the thermostat house, unscrew coolant hoses, and un-screw connector fasteners to the turbo charger. Unscrew the wiring harness retainer and take the water pump toothed belt cover screws out. Disassemble the coolant hose on the back of the thermostat housing, unscrew the water pump mounting fasteners and lift the pump in order to detach the toothed belt to the water pump pulley. Wipe down the top and side of the cylinder head, the thermostat housing and new water pump, fit new seals, and tighten bolts in that order. Install a replacement toothed belt of the water pump, make sure that the tension of the water pump is correct before final torque is done. In case of 2.0L (CBPA) engines, take away the timing belt and tensioner and the water pump bolts. Reassembling requires new O-ring and gasket. In 1.8L or 2.0L engines, take off the right front inner fender liner, unhook numerous hoses and electrical connectors, and take out the water pump. Call in clean surfaces, and fit new seals, with centering pins properly into place. In 2.5L models, take off the battery, battery tray, drivebelt and exhaust pipe fasteners and then excavate the water pump out of the car. Installation is opposite of de-installation of all engines, then refilling and bleeding of the cooling system and leakage checking. In the case of electric coolant pumps, elevate the vehicle, empty the cooling system, pull of electrical connections, and hose down, and hose off mounting screws. The process of installation is the opposite of removing, when the cooling system is filled and bled.