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Inspect Cooling System For Coolant Leaks - Ar20.00-S-1010S

ENGINE 642.898 in MODEL 906 

Illustrated on model 639 

Fig 1: Expansion Reservoir, Tester Cap & Pressure Pump Component Location - Shown for Model 639
G08211636Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
INSPECT COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS

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 
NOTES Notes on coolant   AH20.00-N-2080-01A 
IMPORTANT Notes on coolant level   AH20.00-P-1142-01SD 
1 Set heater switches to maximum heat output    
2 Switch auxiliary heater to full output Only for code (H13) Additional heat exchanger in passenger compartment Code (H13) Additional heat exchanger in cargo area Code (H12) Auxiliary heater (warm water)  
3 Open expansion reservoir (1) IMPORTANT Turn cap on the expansion reservoir (1) anti-clockwise by half a revolution, release overpressure, then unscrew the cap  
4 Check coolant level, correct if necessary    
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
5 Mount test cap (2) at expansion reservoir (1) SPECIAL TOOL Tester cap Figure
6 Connect pressure pump (3) at tester cap (2) SPECIAL TOOL Pressure pump Fig 2
7 Apply test pressure to cooling system Engines 112, 272 in MODEL 636, 639
Test pressure
Engine 642 in model 639,
Engine 646, 651 in model 636, 639,
Engine 271, 272, 642, 646, 651 in model 906
Engine 651 in model 900
 
Test pressure  
8 Remove bottom engine compartment paneling Only on model 636,
Model 639.7/8 as of vehicle identification number (VIN) 055347
AR61.20-S-1105S
INSPECT Checking     
9 Check cooling and heating hoses as well as their connecting points for proper condition and coolant loss; seal, if necessary    
10 Install in the reverse order    
CHECK VALUES FOR COOLING SYSTEM CAP PRESSURE - ENGINE 642 IN MODEL 906

Number Designation Engine 642 in model 906
BE20.30-N-1004-01B Test pressure bar 1.5
Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Pump (124 589 24 21 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Tester Cap (639 589 00 91 00)
G08211638Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA