Brake system - inspect fluid level - AP42.10-P-4210EW

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MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218

Shown on model 212

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Reservoir

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	Risk of poisoning from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury from skin and eye contact with brake fluid	Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.	AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
	Preparatory activity
1	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position	MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218
	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position	MODEL 204.3, 207, 212 MODEL 204.3, 207, 212 with CODE U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) Moving the engine hood to the vertical position: Detach left and right clamping levers at the upper left and right hinges.	AR88.40-P-1000EW
	Check
2	Check fluid level in expansion reservoir (1)	The fluid level must be between the "Min." and "Max." markings on the expansion reservoir (1). If the fluid level is too low: ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. If the fluid level is too high: ↓ Extract brake fluid until the fluid level is at the "Max." mark.
	Finishing activity
3	Close engine hood	MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218
	Close engine hood	MODEL 204.3, 207, 212 MODEL 204.3, 207, 212 with CODE U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) Close engine hood: Mount left and right clamping levers at the upper left and right hinges.	AR88.40-P-1000EW