64 11 273 Replacing water valve for heating unit

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Work on the cooling system may only be carried out when it has cooled down.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS for working on cooling system.

NOTE: Clamp off coolant hoses on water valve.

Recycling

Necessary preliminary tasks

N54 Only:

Remove both blow-off valves

N63 only:

Remove intake silencer housing
Remove COOLANT EXPANSION TANK

NOTE: Engine is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release hose clamps (2, 3) and detach coolant hoses.

Installation:

Do not mix up connections of coolant hoses.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Coolant Hose Clamps

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Replace damaged coolant hoses.

Installation:

To avoid the buildup of noise, make sure that the rubber mounts (1) on the water valve are securely seated in the mounting on the frame side member (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Frame Side Member And Rubber Mounts

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Coolant emerges when coolant lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.

Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

After installation

Fill and vent COOLING SYSTEM and check for leaks.