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Remove/install radiator - AR20.20-P-3865GZB

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ENGINES 642 in MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Components (1 Of 2)
G06878175Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Components (2 Of 2)
G06878176Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
MODIFICATION NOTES

26.1.06 Cooling system *BF20.00-P-1001-02W 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER 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 
DANGER 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 Notes on coolant All engines AH20.00-N-2080-01A 
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, lift gates or sliding roof Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1 Open engine hood   AR88.40-P-1000GZ
2 Remove left and right engine intake air ducts    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
3 Raise vehicle with vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-1000GZ
4 Remove bottom section of soundproofing IMPORTANTInstallation:  Only reinstall the bottom section of soundproofing only after engine test run. AR94.30-P-5300GZ 
5 Drain coolant at radiator (1)   AR20.00-P-1142GZB 
IMPORTANT Notes on coolant level   AH20.00-P-1142-01GZB 
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 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Cooling system *BF20.00-P-1001-02W 
6 Remove upper radiator crossmember   AR62.30-P-2300GZ
7 Remove charge air cooler   AR09.41-P-6817GZB
8 Remove the automatic transmission oil lines (5) from radiator (1) and place to one side NOTES Seal all connections immediately using stop plugs, otherwise the automatic transmission may be damaged due to contamination. AR27.10-P-0501-03RT
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace sealing rings. Ensure the automatic transmission oil lines (5) are fitted correctly to radiator.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of stop plugs Fig 4
9 Remove electric fan   AR20.40-P-5000GZB 
10 Remove coolant lines from connection fittings (2, 3) at radiator (1) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Check condition of coolant line and replace if necessary. Replace seal. Ensure coolant line is fitted correctly on the radiator (1)  
    SPECIAL TOOL Hose clamp pliers Fig 3
11 Remove the power steering oil lines (7) from radiator (1) and place to one side    
12 Undo bolt (11) for refrigerant line mounting on radiator (1)    
13 Unclip the condenser (8) of the air conditioning from mounts (9) and pull out from mounts (10) IMPORTANT Place condenser (8) of air conditioning down in front of radiator (1).  
14 Pull radiator (1) up and out of the rubber mounts IMPORTANTInstallation: 
  • Ensure correct seating of rubber mounts in bottom mounts of radiator (1).
  • Ensure bottom mounts (10) of air-conditioning system condenser (8) are correctly seated in radiator (1).
 
15 Install in the reverse order    
16 Check transmission oil level and correct if necessary   AR27.00-P-0270W
17 Check power steering oil level and correct if necessary   AP46.00-P-4611GZ
18 Inspecting cooling system for leaks   AR20.00-P-1010GZB 
DANGER 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
19 Conduct engine test run and check engine for leaks while it is running NOTES In the event of oil loss, determine and eliminate cause otherwise malfunctions, transmission damage, and serious environmental pollution may occur.  
COOLING SYSTEM

Number Designation Engine 642 in model 164, 251
BF20.00-P-1001-02W Cooling system Quantity when changed in workshop ≈ Liters 6.5
Antifreeze/water Up to -37°C 50/50
up to -45°C 55/45
Service specifications Sheet BB00.40-P-0310-01A 
Sheet BB00.40-P-0325-00A 
Fig 3: Identifying Hose Clamp Pliers (003 589 03 37 00)
G06878177Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
G06878178Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.