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

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ENGINE 113 in MODEL 164, 251 

Shown on model 164 with engine 113 

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Expansion Reservoir, Tester Cap And Pressure Pump
G05257714Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
INSPECT Checking    
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing 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 Unscrew the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir (1) IMPORTANT Unscrew cap slowly and relieve excess pressure.  
2 Check engine coolant level and antifreeze content of coolant and correct if necessary IMPORTANT If the antifreeze share of the coolant is too small, either antifreeze must be added or the coolant must be replaced: ↓  
    Drain coolant, fill. AR20.00-P-1142GZ 
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Coolant specifications Sheet 310.1 BB00.40-P-0310-01A
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (Sheet 325.0) Sheet 325.0 BB00.40-P-0325-00A
3 Screw test cap (2) onto coolant expansion reservoir (1). SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
4 Connect pressure pump (3) at test cap (2) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
5 Apply test pressure to cooling system NOTES To prevent damage to cooling system, do not exceed stated test pressure. *BE20.30-P-1005-01A 
6 Check hose clamps for condition and seating IMPORTANT Tighten hose clamps as necessary; replace if necessary.  
7 Check coolant hoses and heater hoses and their connecting points for condition and coolant loss IMPORTANT Replace coolant hoses and heater hoses if required.  
8 Unscrew test cap (2) at coolant expansion reservoir (1). IMPORTANT Unscrew test cap (2) slowly and relieve excess pressure.  
9 Remove pressure pump (3) from test cap (2)    
10 Screw cap onto coolant expansion reservoir (1)    
RADIATOR OR EXPANSION RESERVOIR CAP

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)
G05257715Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Pump (124 589 24 21 00)
G05257716Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.