How do i replace a water pump on a 1997 vw passat

Water Pump REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1.8L Engine NOTE: The coolant pump is bolted to the brackets for the generator, power steering pump, and cooling fan.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Position the lock carrier into the service position as follows:
   1. Remove or disconnect:
      • Front bumper.
      • Any wiring or connector that would inhibit locking the carrier.
      • 3 quick-release screws on the front noise insulation panel.
      • Air guide between the lock carrier and the air filter.
      • Retaining clamps for the wiring harness at the left side of the radiator frame.
      • No. 2 bolts and install Support tool 3369 or equivalent.
      • Remaining bolts and pull the lock carrier out to the stop.
   2. To secure the lock carrier, install the appropriate M6 bolts into the rear of the lock carrier and fender.
3. Remove or disconnect
   • Negative battery cable.
   • Accessory drive belt, then the engine driven cooling fan.
   • Coolant.
   • Clamps for the coolant hoses at the water pump.
   • Intake air duct between the intake manifold and the charge air cooler.
   • Generator mounting bolts and slide it forward.
   • Wiring from the generator once it is removed.
4. Unbolt the following supports and brackets for the generator, power steering pump, and engine cooling fan:
   1. Intake manifold support
   2. Support for the engine torque bracket
   3. Brace to the cylinder block (remove completely)
5. Remove or disconnect:
   • Brackets for the generator, power steering pump, and engine cooling fan, positioning the brackets to the left side using a piece of wire
   • Coolant hoses from the pump and thermostat housing
   • Coolant pump housing from the timing belt cover
   • Coolant pump mounting bolts, then the pump
   • Impeller housing from the pump housing
   To install: Fig. 1: Exploded view of the water pump, housing and related components — 1.8L engine
   Fig. 2: Assembly bracket with water pump mounting bolt tightening sequence — 1.8L engine
   
   
6. Using a new gasket, mount the new coolant pump to the pump housing. Mounting bolts: 84 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
7. Using a new gasket and O-ring, install the coolant pump. Mounting bolts in alphabetical sequence: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
8. Tighten the coolant pump housing to the timing belt cover to 84 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
9. Install or connect:
   • Coolant hoses to the pump and thermostat housing.
   • Brackets that were removed. Mounting bolts: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
   • Wires to the generator, then install the generator.
   • Air intake duct between the intake manifold and the charge air cooler.
10. The remaining steps are the reverse of the removal.
11. Fill the engine with coolant
12. Fully close all power windows to stop, operate all window switches for at least 1 second in the close direction to activate the one-touch opening/closing function
13. After installing the lock carrier, check the wiring for proper routing near the cooling fan

Hi, what ever you do DO NOT attempt yourself!!! the water pump is timing belt driven and if the timing is off even one tooth you will be paying about $4,000 to replace the WHOLE engine.