Installing coolant expansion tank
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Injectors contaminated with coolant.
Damage to and failure of injectors that were coated with coolant for an extended period.
Injectors contaminated with coolant.
Damage to and failure of injectors that were coated with coolant for an extended period.
- Covering injectors with suitable auxiliary materials before testing or topping up the coolant is mandatory.
- Covering injectors with suitable auxiliary materials before working on the cooling system in the area of the injectors is mandatory.
- If necessary, draw off all of the coolant from the coolant expansion tank.
- Always clean injectors or injector shafts contaminated with coolant (e.g. with compressed air).
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.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Injectors contaminated with coolant.
Damage to and failure of injectors that were coated with coolant for an extended period.
Injectors contaminated with coolant.
Damage to and failure of injectors that were coated with coolant for an extended period.
- Covering injectors with suitable auxiliary materials before testing or topping up the coolant is mandatory.
- Covering injectors with suitable auxiliary materials before working on the cooling system in the area of the injectors is mandatory.
- If necessary, draw off all of the coolant from the coolant expansion tank.
- Always clean injectors or injector shafts contaminated with coolant (e.g. with compressed air).
NOTE:
Swirling dirt particles caused by compressed air.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Collect dirt particles, e.g. when blowing out, use cloth to do so.
- Wear safety goggles.
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.
- Check the injector shafts for coolant residues (1).
- If there are coolant residues (1) in the injector shaft: Clean the injector shafts with an air gun (2).
- Position the coolant expansion tank (2).
- Connect and lock coolant hose in area (1).
- Remove the seal plug (1).
- Position the coolant expansion tank (2).
- Clip the fuel lines in area (4) into expansion tank (2).
- Remove clamping pliers (3).
- Remove the rubber mat (1).
- Insert and position the coolant expansion tank (1) downwards into the decoupling elements (2).
- Tighten the screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Coolant reservoir | ||
| M6x20 screw | Tightening torque | 11 Nm |
- Connect connectors (2) and lock.
- Remove sealing cap (1).
- Top up coolant to maximum mark .
- Install the sealing cap (1).
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .