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Replacing the Water Pump on a Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Pump

To replace the water pump on this vehicle, follow the instructions outlined below and refer to the images in the video. First, open the bonnet and remove the battery, then it is necessary to also remove the battery support. Next, remove the cooling system hoses and disconnect the gearbox control cables. At this point, you will have access to the water pump, and you can first disconnect the power connector and then proceed to remove the mounting bolts securing the pump to the engine block.

Updated on 7 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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