Remove/install expansion reservoir - AR20.30-P-4950GZB
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ENGINE 642 in MODEL 164
| Remove/install | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Notes on coolant | AH20.00-N-2080-01A | ||
| 1 | Open engine hood | AR88.40-P-1000GZ | |
| 2 | Open the cap (2) of the expansion reservoir (1) | Turn the cap (2) half a turn counterclockwise and release the excess pressure. Then unscrew the cap (1). | |
| 3 | Suction off the coolant from the expansion reservoir (1) | Fig 2 | |
| Coolant specifications | Sheet 310.1 | BB00.40-P-0310-01A | |
| Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (Sheet 325.0) | Sheet 325.0 | BB00.40-P-0325-00A | |
| 4 | Detach the overflow hose (3) from the expansion reservoir (1) | ||
| 5 | Detach the coolant hose (4) from the expansion reservoir (1) | ||
| 6 | Unclip and detach the coolant hose (5) at the expansion reservoir (1) | ||
| 7 | Disconnect the electrical connector (6) from the coolant level indicator switch (S41) | ||
| 8 | Screw down nut (7) | ||
| 9 | Take out the expansion reservoir (1) | ||
| 10 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 11 | Inspect cooling system for leaks | AR20.00-P-1010GZB | |
| 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 | |
| 12 | Conduct engine test run and check the engine for leaks | In the event of oil loss determine and eliminate cause, otherwise malfunctions, transmission damage, and serious environmental pollution may occur. |