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 and failure of injectors that have been wetted with coolant for a long time .
Injectors contaminated with coolant .
Damage and failure of injectors that have been wetted with coolant for a long time .
- Covering injectors with suitable auxiliary materials before testing or topping up the coolant is mandatory.
- Always cover injectors with suitable aids before working on the cooling system in the vicinity of the injectors.
- 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 and failure of injectors that have been wetted with coolant for a long time .
Injectors contaminated with coolant .
Damage and failure of injectors that have been wetted with coolant for a long time .
- Covering injectors with suitable auxiliary materials before testing or topping up the coolant is mandatory.
- Always cover injectors with suitable aids before working on the cooling system in the vicinity of the injectors.
- 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).
CAUTION:
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)
.
- Feed in the coolant expansion tank (1)
downwards into the decoupling elements (2)
and position it.
- 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 THE 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 ACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .