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Drain/fill in coolant (engine 272) - AR20.00-P-1142VA

ENGINE 272.942 in MODEL 171.454 

ENGINE 272.963 in MODEL 171.456 

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug On Radiator, Crankcase Drain Plug And Drain Hose
G05027181Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

6.3.06 Cooling system Engine 272, 273 *BF20.00-P-1001-02U 
  Drain     
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by 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.
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NOTES Notes on coolant   AH20.00-N-2080-01A 
1 Open engine hood   AR88.40-P-1000V
2.1 Disconnect ground cable from battery When draining coolant at crankcase on the right. AR54.10-P-0003V
3 Open cooling system cap at coolant expansion reservoir IMPORTANT Turn coolant cap 1/2 counterclockwise in one revolution and release excess pressure, then undo cooling system cap.  
4 Remove lower engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105V
  Drain coolant from radiator     
5 Push siphon hose (10) onto left fitting (3) at radiator    
6 Open radiator drain plug (4) and drain coolant IMPORTANT Catch coolant with suitable vessel.  
7 Screw tight radiator rain plug (4) and detach siphon hose (10) from fitting (3)    
  Drain coolant at crankcase. left     
8 Loosen left crankcase drain plug (5) and slide siphon hose (10) onto left crankcase drain plug (5)    
9 Open left crankcase drain plug (5) and drain coolant IMPORTANT Catch coolant with suitable vessel.  
10 Detach siphon hose (10) and tighten left crankcase drain plug (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA20.00-P-1001-02E 
  Drain coolant at crankcase, right     
11 Loosen right crankcase drain plug (6) and slide siphon hose onto right crankcase drain plug (6)    
12 Open the right crankcase drain plug (6) and drain the coolant IMPORTANT Catch coolant with suitable vessel.  
13 Detach siphon hose and tighten right crankcase drain plug (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA20.00-P-1001-02E 
14 Lower vehicle    
  Filling     
15 Pour in coolant and bleed cooling system IMPORTANT Reuse clean coolant. AR20.00-P-1142-04A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS - - -
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS - - -
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF20.00-P-1001-02U 
NOTES Notes on coolant level   AH20.00-P-1142-01V 
16 Inspect cooling system for leaks   AR20.00-P-1010V 
17 Install lower engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105V
18.1 Connect ground cable to battery When the coolant has been drained at the crankcase on the right. AR54.10-P-0003V
19.1 Connect up STAR DIAGNOSIS, read and erase diagnostic trouble code memory If ground line for battery has been disconnected.  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory   AD00.00-P-2000-04A
    STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system *WH58.30-Z-1048-13A 
ENGINE COOLING, GENERAL

Number Designation Engine 272
BA20.00-P-1001-02E Coolant drain plug to crankcase Nm 12
COOLING SYSTEM

Number Designation Engine 272 in model 171, 209, Engine 272.920/940/941 in model 203
BF20.00-P-1001-02U Cooling system Total filling capacity ≈ Liters 7
Antifreeze/water Up to -37°C 50/50
Up to -45°C 55/45
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Fig 2: Identifying Test Cap (210 589 00 91 00)
G05027182Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Vacuum-Type Cooling System Filler (285 589 00 21 00)
G05027183Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1048-13A STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system, Compact Passenger Car 6511 1801 00