Installing the coolant line between the engine mount and crankcase
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RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface .
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage .
Damage to the surface .
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage .
- Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
- Check sealing ring (1) for damage, replace if necessary.
- Coat the sealing ring (1) with fresh coolant.
- Feed in and install the coolant temperature sensor (1).
The locks (arrows) must engage audibly.
- Clean sealing surfaces (1) with special tool 0 495 102 (114 470)
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- Coat the sealing ring (1) on the coolant line (2) with fresh coolant.
- Insert the coolant line (3) and install it.
The lock (2) must engage audibly.
- Tighten the screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Coolant line to crankcase M6X25 Tightening torque 8 Nm - Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.
- Guide in the coolant line (2) and install it.
The coolant line (2) must engage audibly.
- Insert and install the holder (2).
- Tighten the screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Tank vent valve holder to crankcase M6x16 Tightening torque 8 Nm - Feed in and position the wiring harness section (2) of the sensor system 1.
- Secure the clamp (1).CAUTION: Improper routing of the positive battery cable .
Risk of short circuits!- Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.
- Feed in and position the positive battery cable (2).
- Fasten the clamp (1) and (3).
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
- Refer to SECURING THE ENGINE OIL COOLER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CONTROL UNIT HOLDER .
- Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING ON THE LEFT (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
- Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
- Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
- Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM FRONT RIGHT SIDE COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING BOTTOM FRONT COVER FROM THE SIDE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
- Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .