64 12 021 Removing and Installing Complete Independent Heater

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Special tools required:

13 3 010

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left front wheel. See 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL
Remove wheel arch lining at front left.
Remove left underbody paneling. See 51 47 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELING

NOTE: Disconnect water hoses on independent heater.

WARNING:

Danger of scalding!

Only perform the following tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Follow instructions for working on cooling system. See 17 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM

NOTE: Disconnect fuel line on independent heater with special tool 13 3 010.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (13 3 010)

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Recycling:

Fuel escapes when fuel line is detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2).

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the independent heater, it is absolutely essential to adhere to the following contacting sequence for the plug connections: