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Remove/install coolant thermostat - AR20.10-P-2460OGR

ENGINE 642 in MODEL 166 

MODIFICATION NOTES

26.9.14 Coolant Mixing Ratio   BF20.00-P-1001-04A
Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Thermostat Remove/Install Components
G09981989Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
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
1 Remove engine cover INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Ensure correct seating of the engine cover.  
2 Remove engine charge air duct on ATL   AR09.41-P-8622OGR
3 Drain coolant at radiator   AR20.00-P-1142GQ 
NOTES Notes on coolant   AH20.00-N-2080-01A
    IMPORTANT Catch coolant in suitable vessel.  
4 Remove coolant hose (3) out of the thermostat housing bracket (1)    
5 Disconnect electrical connection on two-disk thermostat heating element (R48) For vehicles with a heated coolant thermostat  
6 Disconnect coolant hose (4) at thermostat housing (1) INSTALLATION NOTES
Check sealing rings and catch springs for damage.
In this way one can avoid leaks on the engine.
Thoroughly clean connection but do not grease and ensure exact seating of the catch springs:
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Open and close coupling AR09.41-P-1311-01AL
7 Remove securing clip (6) and take connector (7) for the fuel line (8) out of the bracket    
8 Remove screw/bolts (5)    
9 Remove screw/bolts (2, 9) NOTES
Do not bend the fuel lines.
This prevents leaks occurring.
IMPORTANT The fuel line (8) must be pushed slightly to the side to pass the screw/bolt (9) by at the fuel line (8).
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, coolant thermostat housing to charge air manifold *BA20.10-P-1002-01S 
10 Remove thermostat housing (1) with coolant thermostat INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace sealing ring.  
11 Install in the reverse order    
12 Pour in coolant and bleed cooling system   AR20.00-P-1142-04A
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Coolant specifications Specification 310.1

Coolant (Specification 310.1). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1

REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (Specification 325.0) Specification 325.0

Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (Specification 325.0). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1

FLUID SPECIFICATION Coolant mixing ratio *BF20.00-P-1001-04A 
SPECIAL TOOL Test cap Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Cooler vacuum filling device Figure
INSPECT Check     
13 Check cooling system for leak tightness   AR20.00-P-1010GQ 
COOLANT PUMP, COOLANT THERMOSTAT

Number Designation ENGINE 642
BA20.10-P-1002-01S Bolt, coolant thermostat housing to charge air manifold Nm 9
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 Cooler Vacuum Filling Device (285 589 00 21 00)
G09981978Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA