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Drain/pour in coolant - AR20.00-P-1142MR

ENGINE 274 in MODEL 172, 204, 207, 212, 218 

MODIFICATION NOTES

7.10.15 Coolant specification altered Operation step 6.2  
Fig 1: Identifying Drain Fitting And Screw
G10247916Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER 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
NOTES Notes on coolant   AH20.00-N-2080-01A
  Drain off     
1 Unscrew cap on coolant expansion reservoir IMPORTANT Unscrew cap slowly and relieve overpressure.  
2 Remove lower engine compartment paneling Engine 274 in model 172 AR61.20-P-1105W
Engine 274 in model 204.9 AR61.20-P-1105CY
Engine 274 in model 204.0/2/3, 207, 212, 218 AR61.20-P-1105EW
3 Push drain hose onto drain fitting (1) Engine 274 in model 172
up to model year 2015
Engine 274 in model 204, 207, 212, 218
 
4 Unfasten drain screw (2) on radiator and drain off coolant NOTES
Only unscrew drain screw (2) on radiator until the coolant flows out.
The drain screw (2) can be damaged otherwise.
IMPORTANT Catch coolant in a suitable container.
IMPORTANT Observe regulations to dispose of coolant.
 
  Pour in     
5 Tighten down drain screw (2) on radiator and detach drain hose from drain fitting (1)    
6.1 Pour in coolant and ventilate engine cooling system Engine 274 in model 172
up to model year 2015
Engine 274 in model 204, 207, 212, 218
 
AR20.00-P-1142-04A
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (Sheet 325.0) Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (Specification 325.0). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
NOTES
Do not mix together coolants with different specifications.
Engine damage can occur otherwise.
IMPORTANT Strictly observe the coolant specification.
FLUID SPECIFICATION Coolant mixing ratio *BF20.00-P-1001-04A 
SPECIAL TOOL Electric vacuum pump Figure
SPECIAL TOOL NTKL Adaption Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Cooler vacuum filling device Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Test cap Figure
6.2 Pour in coolant and ventilate engine cooling system Engine 274 in model 172
as of model year 2016
 
AR20.00-P-1142-04A
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Anticorrosion agent/antifreeze (specification 325.6) Anticorrosion agent/antifreeze (Specification 325.6). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
NOTES
Do not mix together coolants with different specifications.
Engine damage can occur otherwise.
IMPORTANT Strictly observe the coolant specification.
FLUID SPECIFICATION Coolant mixing ratio *BF20.00-P-1001-04A 
SPECIAL TOOL Electric vacuum pump Figure
SPECIAL TOOL NTKL Adaption Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Cooler vacuum filling device Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Test cap Figure
INSPECT Check     
7 Check engine cooling system for leaktightness   AR20.00-P-1010MR 
8 Install lower engine compartment paneling Engine 274 in model 172 AR61.20-P-1105W
Engine 274 in model 204.0/2/3, 207, 212, 218 AR61.20-P-1105EW
Engine 274 in model 204.9 AR61.20-P-1105CY
DANGER Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
9 Perform an engine test run and check engine cooling system for proper operation
COOLANT MIXING RATIO

Number Designation ENGINE ALL
BF20.00-P-1001-04A Coolant mixing ratio Antifreeze/water to -37°C 50/50
Antifreeze/water to -45°C 55/45
Specification Coolant (Specification 310.1). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
Fig 2: Identifying Test Cap (210 589 00 91 00)
G09981975Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Electric Vacuum Pump (285 589 02 21 00)
G10126591Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying NTKL Adaption (285 589 01 21 00)
G10126592Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Cooler Vacuum Filling Device (285 589 00 21 00)
G09981978Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA