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Checking pressure relief valve in cap:

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Screw cap (1) onto special tool 17 0 106.

Fig 1: Checking Pressure Relief Valve In Cap
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Build up pressure with special tool (hand pump) 17 0 101; observe pressure gauge to ascertain when opening pressure is achieved.

Compare opening pressure of pressure relief valve. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM - TECHNICAL DATA .