Removal & Installation
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left front wheel. See WHEEL AND TIRES - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
- Remove front left wheel arch lining. See 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Remove left underbody paneling. See 51 47... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELING .
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 .
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 coolant hoses on independent heater.
NOTE:
Disconnect fuel line on independent heater with special tool 13 3 010.
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.
Release hose clip (1) and detach fuel line.
Release spring clips (2) and detach coolant hoses.
Installation:
Top up coolant and vent cooling system. See 17 00 005 DRAINING OFF AND TOPPING UP COOLANT .
Unscrew nut (3).
WARNING:
Secure independent heater against falling out.
Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2).
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damaging the independent heater, it is absolutely essential to adhere to the following connecting sequence for the plug connections during installation:
- Plug connection (1)
- Plug connection (2)
Release screws (3).
Remove independent heater (4) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Make sure exhaust pipe of independent heater (4) is correctly seated in muffler (5).