Draining the coolant for the low-temperature coolant circuit
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT and REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FAN COWL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER AT THE BOTTOM FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
WARNING:
Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
CAUTION:
Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
- Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
- Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
- Open the lid (1) on the coolant expansion tank.
- Unlock the coolant hose (1) at the auxiliary coolant pump and detach it.
- Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.
- Unlock the coolant hose (1) at the auxiliary coolant pump and detach it.
- Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.