Remove coolant expansion tank
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
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:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Only flexible hose pipes may be clamped off.
Only flexible hose pipes may be clamped off.
- Use commercially available disconnection tools to pinch off the coolant lines.
- Use commercially available syringe (1) or a suitable tool to empty the coolant expansion tank.
- Loosen (1) sealing cap.
- Draw off coolant with standard pump.
NOTE:
The following step(s) must be performed if the specified component(s) is/are installed.
- Unlock and release coolant line (1).
- Unlock and loosen the locks (2).
- Lift coolant expansion tanks (3) and guide out the grommet (4).
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Only flexible hose pipes may be clamped off.
Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Only flexible hose pipes may be clamped off.
Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Unlock the coolant line (2) and detach it.
- Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.
- Thread out coolant expansion tank (3) and remove.
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