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Inspect cooling system for leaks - AR20.00-P-1010GZB

ENGINE 642 in MODEL 164, 251 

ENGINE 629 in MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Inspecting Cooling System For Leaks
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INSPECT Checking     
DANGER 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
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
NOTES Notes on coolant   AH20.00-N-2080-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on coolant level   AH20.00-P-1142-01GZB
1 Set heater switches to maximum heat output    
2 Unscrew 2-stage cap from coolant expansion reservoir (1) IMPORTANT Turn 2-stage cap half a turn in an anti-clockwise direction, release pressure, and then unscrew 2-stage cap.  
3 Check coolant level IMPORTANT If the antifreeze content of the coolant is too low, either add more antifreeze or replace the coolant: ↓
Drain/fill in coolant
 
    Engine 642 AR20.00-P-1142GZB 
    Engine 629 AR20.00-P-1142GZD
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Coolant specifications Specification Coolant (Specification 310.1)
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (Specification) Specification Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (Specification 325.0)
4 Screw test cap (2) onto coolant expansion reservoir (1). SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
5 Attach pressure pump (3) to the test connection (2) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
6 Pressurize cooling system IMPORTANT Test pressure not higher than 1.4 bar.
IMPORTANT If new cylinder head gasket fitted, first of all warm up engine to operating temperature before testing cooling system for leaks.
 
Test pressure for pressure-testing cooling system *BE20.30-P-1005-01A 
7 Check hose clamps for condition and seating IMPORTANT If hose clamps are loose, tighten them or replace them.  
8 Check coolant hoses and heater hoses and their connecting points for condition and coolant loss. NOTES Replace damaged parts in order to prevent leaks.  
9 Unscrew test cap (2) at coolant expansion reservoir (1). IMPORTANT Slowly unscrew test cap (2) and reduce excess pressure.  
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
10 Remove pressure pump (3) from test cap (2) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
11 Close off expansion reservoir for coolant (1) using a 2-stage test cap    
12 Move heater switch to starting position    
CAP FOR RADIATOR OR EXPANSION RESERVOIR

Number Designation 2-stage cap
BE20.30-P-1005-01A Test pressure for pressure-testing cooling system bar gauge 1.4
Fig 2: Identifying Test Cap (210 589 00 91 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Pump (124 589 24 21 00)
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