Check main circuit coolant level - AP20.30-P-2050GB

ENGINE 157, 276, 278, 642, 651 in MODEL 166 

Fig 1: Checking Main Circuit Coolant Level

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	Remove
1	Switch off ignition
2	Open engine hood
			AR88.40-P-1000GQ
	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
3	Unscrew cap (1) for coolant expansion reservoir (2)
	Check
4	Check coolant level
	Notes on coolant		AH20.00-N-2080-01A
		The coolant level must, on a cold engine, reach up to the marking (arrow) in the coolant expansion reservoir. When the coolant is warm, about 1 cm above the marking (arrow). If coolant level is too low: ↓ Check coolant for leak tightness and check coolant for antifreeze content subject to separate repair order.
	Install
5	Seal coolant expansion reservoir (2) with cap (1)
6	Close engine hood
			AR88.40-P-1000GQ