64 12 160 Removing And Installing/Replacing Complete Independent Heater With Bracket

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Special tools required:

13 3 010

WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Work on independent heating may only be carried out when it has cooled down.

Recycling

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left underbody panelling . See 51 47 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELLING .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release hose clamp (2) and detach fuel line.

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque. See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Hose Clamp

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IMPORTANT: Secure heater (3) against falling out.

Disconnect coolant hoses (1) with special tool 13 3 010 .

Release hose clamps (2) and detach coolant hoses (1).

Release nuts (4) and unclip associated hoses from holder (5).

Remove heater (3) and set down on a suitable surface.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hoses, Hose Clamps And Heater

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Release hose clamp (1) and remove complete heater (2) with bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Hose Clamp And Complete Heater

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Replacement:

Modify muffler . See 64 12 089 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING MUFFLER/SILENCER .

Release hose clamp (1) and detach coolant hose.

Release bolt (2).

Tightening torque. See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Disconnect plug connection (3) and remove auxiliary water pump (4).

Installation:

Check coolant hoses for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection And Auxiliary Water Pump With Bolts

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Release screws (1) and remove heater from bracket (2).

Tightening torque. See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 5: Identifying Heater Bracket With Screws

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After installation:

Vent cooling system . See 17 00 039 VENTING COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECKING FOR WATER LEAKS (N52K) .