Remove/install radiator - AR20.20-P-3865GZA (ML350, ML550, GL450, GL550)
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ENGINE 272, 273 in MODEL 164
Shown on engine 272
Shown on engine 272
Shown on engine 272
MODIFICATION NOTES
| 13.1.06 | Disconnect ground line from battery - removed |
| Remove/install | |||
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| Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning caused by 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 | |
| Risk of injury to skin or eyes caused by hydraulic fluid spraying out under high pressure. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid | Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. | AS00.00-Z-0013-01A | |
| Notes on coolant | AH20.00-N-2080-01A | ||
| 1 | Remove front engine cover | ||
| 2 | Remove left and right engine intake air ducts | ||
| 3 | Remove upper radiator crossmember | Engine 273 | AR62.30-P-2300GZ |
| 4 | Remove electric fan | AR20.40-P-5000GZA | |
| 5 | Remove engine compartment paneling | AR61.20-P-1105GZ | |
| 6 | Drain coolant at radiator (1) | AR20.00-P-1142GZC | |
| Notes on coolant | AH20.00-N-2080-01A | ||
| 7 | Take off coolant hose (2) at radiator (1) | ||
| Fig 4 | |||
| 8 | Detach coolant hoses from connection fitting (10) on radiator (1) and place to one side | ||
| Fig 4 | |||
| 9 | Detach automatic transmission oil lines (13) from connections (12) on radiator (1) | Make sure that automatic transmission oil lines (13) are correctly fitted to radiator (1). |
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| Fig 5 | |||
| 10 | Detach power steering oil lines (14) from connections (11) on radiator (1) | ||
| Fig 5 | |||
| 11 | Remove bolts (4) to air ducting (3) from radiator (1) | ||
| 12 | Remove front section of fender liner in left front fender | Model 164 except 164.177 | AR88.10-P-1310GZ |
| 13 | Partially remove left bumper | AR88.20-P-2000GZ | |
| 14 | Undo bolt (6) of refrigerant line mounting on radiator (1) | ||
| 15 | Lift radiator (1) with condenser of air conditioning system upwards out of rubber mounts (9), push towards engine and put down | ||
| 16 | Undo bolts (5) from air ducting (3) | ||
| 17 | Remove air ducting (3) | ||
| 18 | Unclip condenser of air conditioning from upper supports (7) on radiator (1) and pull condenser upwards and out of lower supports (8) | ||
| 19 | Take out radiator (1) in an upward direction | ||
| 20 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 21 | Check oil level in automatic transmission, correct if necessary | AR27.00-P-0100W | |
| 22 | Check power steering oil level | ||
| Check and correct power steering fluid level | AP46.00-P-4611GZ | ||
| 23 | Inspecting cooling system for leaks | AR20.00-P-1010GZC | |
| 24 | Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read fault memory | AD00.00-P-2000-04A | |
| Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running | Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. |
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A | |
| 25 | Conduct engine test run and check engine for leaks while it is running |