Coolant Pipes For Low Temperature Coolant Circuit, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the engine compartment cover. Refer to ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front engine cover -1- upward.

Fig 1: Engine Cover -2-

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure.

-- Drain the coolant for the low temperature coolant circuit. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING, LOW TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT .

-- Disconnect the coolant hoses -arrows- and remove the upper coolant hose -1- from the brackets.

Fig 2: Coolant Hoses -Arrows

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-- Remove the bolts for the coolant pipes -1 through 3-.

Fig 3: Locating Coolant Pipe Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the cover plate for the high voltage connection -A-.

Fig 4: Cover Panel -A- And Bolts -1 And 2-

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-- Open the retainers for both quick-release couplings -arrows- and remove the coolant lines in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 5: Locating Quick-Release Couplings

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-- Loosen the vacuum pipe -1- from the bracket. Remove the bolt -2- and remove the coolant hoses -arrows-.

-- Remove the coolant pipes with the hoses downward.

Fig 6: Loosen The Vacuum Pipe -1-. Remove The Bolt -2- And The Coolant Hoses -Arrows-.

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