64 12 570 Replacing turbocharger coolant pump for auxiliary heating

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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 work

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 Left Underbody Cover Screws

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Release spring strap clips (1).

Detach coolant hoses (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Strap Clips & Coolant Hoses

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screw (2) and remove retaining bracket.

Remove turbocharger coolant pump (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Turbocharger Coolant Pump Screw

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After installation

Fill and vent cooling system and check for water leaks . See 17 00 039 VENTING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM WITH VACUUM FILLING UNIT ; 17 00 039 BLEED COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECK FOR WATERTIGHTNESS (N52T, N53, N55) or 17 00 039 BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECKING FOR WATERTIGHTNESS (N63 B44 O 0) .