Check coolant level in the coolant expansion reservoir - AP20.30-P-2050GA
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ENGINE 113, 156, 272, 273, 629, 642 in MODEL 164.1
| Removing | |||
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| 1 | Switch off ignition | ||
| 2 | Open engine hood | AR88.40-P-1000GZ | |
| Risk of injury
to skin and eyes suffering 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 | |
| 3 | Unscrew cap (1) for coolant expansion reservoir (2) | ||
| Checking | |||
| 4 | Check coolant level | The coolant level must, on a cold engine, reach up to the marking (arrow) in the coolant expansion reservoir. When the coolant is warm, about 1 cm above the marking (arrow). If coolant level is too low: ↓ Check coolant for leak-tightness and check coolant for antifreeze content subject to separate repair order. |
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| Notes on coolant | AH20.00-N-2080-01A | ||
| Installing | |||
| 5 | Seal coolant expansion reservoir (2) with cap (1) | ||
| 6 | Close engine hood | AR88.40-P-1000GZ |