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Inspect cooling system for leaks - AR20.00-P-1010QB

ENGINE 272.920 in MODELS 203.052 /252 /752 

ENGINE 272.940 in MODELS 203.054 /254, 209.354 /454 

ENGINE 272.960 in MODELS 203.056 /256 /756, 209.356 /456 

ENGINE 272.970 in MODELS 203.087 /287 

ENGINE 272.941 in MODELS 203.092 /292 

ENGINE 273 in MODEL 209 

Fig 1: Inspecting Cooling System For Leaks - Engines 272.920 In Models 203.052 /252 /752, 272.940 In Models 203.054 /254, 209.354 /454 & 272.941 In Models 203.092 /292
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof. Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A 
1 Switch on ignition    
2 Adjust heater to maximum heat output    
3 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position Model 203 AR88.40-P-1000P
    Model 209 AR88.40-P-1000Q
4 Unscrew cap (1) on coolant expansion reservoir (2). IMPORTANT Slowly unscrew cap and reduce excess pressure.  
5 Check coolant level and antifreeze content coolant. IMPORTANT If the antifreeze content of the coolant is too low, either antifreeze must be added or the coolant must be replaced. ↓  
    Drain, fill system with coolant. AR20.00-P-1142QB 
6 Screw test cap (01) onto coolant expansion reservoir (2). SPECIAL TOOL Test cap Figure
7 Connect pressure pump (02) at test cap (01) SPECIAL TOOL Pressure pump Figure
8 Apply test pressure to cooling system NOTES To prevent damage to cooling system, do not exceed stated test pressure *BE20.30-P-1005-01A 
INSPECT Checking     
9 Inspect condition and installation at hose clamps; retighten or replace if necessary COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS *WH58.30-Z-1001-06A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS *WH58.30-Z-1002-06A 
10 Check coolant hoses and heater hoses and their connecting points for condition and coolant loss    
11 Unscrew test cap (01) at coolant expansion reservoir (2). IMPORTANTSPECIAL TOOL Slowly unscrew test cap and reduce excess pressure.  
12 Remove pressure pump (02)    
13 Screw cap (1) onto coolant expansion reservoir (2).    
14 Close engine hood Model 203 AR88.40-P-1000P
    Model 209 AR88.40-P-1000Q
15 Switch off ignition    
CAP FOR RADIATOR OR EXPANSION RESERVOIR

Number Designation 2-stage cap
BE20.30-P-1005-01A Test pressure for pressure-testing cooling system bar gage 1.4
Fig 2: Identifying Test Cap (210 589 00 91 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Pump (124 589 24 21 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1001-06A 6 mm socket hexagon on flexible shaft for hose clamps with worm drive
WH58.30-Z-1002-06A 7 mm socket hexagon on flexible shaft for hose clamps with worm drive