17 00 008 Draining and topping up coolant
Special tools required:
This repair work on the cooling system should only be carried out on an engine that has cooled down!
Never reuse used coolant!
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion protection effect of the coolant, it is essential to change the coolant. The cooling system must therefore be drained and refilled.
In the case of other removal work involving the draining of part quantities of coolant, replace these quantities which have been drained with new coolant.
Installation note:
Use only recommended COOLANT .
Observe MIXTURE RATIO .
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
- Wear safety goggles
- Wear protective gloves
- Observe national/country-specific regulations
Danger of injury!
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in drip tray (1) and if necessary special tool 00 2 030 (universal hydraulic lifting equipment).
Recycling:
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove FAN COWL .
Draining coolant:
Open sealing cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.
Installation note:
Close the sealing cap (1) until the arrows line up.
Unlock and detach coolant hose (1) from radiator.
Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.
Adding coolant:
Use only recommended COOLANT .
Observe MIXTURE RATIO .
Observe CAPACITIES .
Fill and vent COOLING SYSTEM .
Observe bleeding instructions without fail .
Assemble engine.
Check COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .