64 12 570 Replacing turbocharger coolant pump for auxiliary heating: Notes

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WARNING: Risk of burning!
Repair work on the cooling system may only be carried out when it has cooled down.

Recycling:

Coolant emerges when coolant lines are detached.

Have a suitable collecting vessel ready.

Catch and dispose of emerging coolant.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

NOTE: CLAMP OFF coolant hoses.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove ORNAMENTAL GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM ON LEFT

NOTE: Graphic similar.

Release screws (1).

Remove lower left cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Left Cover And Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release spring clamps (2) and detach coolant hoses.

Release screw (3) and remove retaining bracket.

Remove turbocharger coolant pump (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Turbocharger Coolant Pump, Plug Connection, Spring Clamps And Screw

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