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Remove/install low-temperature circuit expansion reservoir - AR09.41-P-0001RKA

ENGINE 276.8 in MODEL 172 

ENGINE 276.8 in MODEL 231 

Fig 1: Low-Temperature Circuit Expansion Reservoir Remove/Install Components
G11128436Courtesy 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 level   AH20.00-P-1142-01V
NOTES Notes on coolant   AH20.00-N-2080-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove upper engine cover    
2 Remove right engine air intake duct    
3 Slowly open and remove cap (1) IMPORTANT The coolant temperature should be approx. 40°C.  
4 Suction off coolant out of expansion reservoir (4) SPECIAL TOOL Hand pump Fig 2
5 Detach coolant hose (2) from expansion reservoir (4) and catch escaping fluid in a suitable container INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace O-ring. AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ
6 Turn expansion reservoir (4) in direction of arrow and lift    
7 Detach coolant hose (3) from expansion reservoir (4) and catch escaping fluid in a suitable container   AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ
8 Remove expansion reservoir (4) upwards    
9 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
10 Check coolant level and correct if necessary FLUID SPECIFICATION Cooling system *BF20.00-P-1001-02BA 
11 Check low temperature circuit cooling circuit for leaktightness   AR09.41-P-1010RKA 
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
12 Carry out engine test run and, in doing so, check the engine cooling system for proper operation and leaktightness    
COOLING SYSTEM

Number Designation Engine 276.8 in model 172 Engine 276 in model 231
BF20.00-P-1001-02BA Cooling system Workshop replacement amount Main circuit l ≈ 10, 4 ≈ 10, 8
Low-temperature circuit l ≈ 3, 4 ≈ 1, 9
Antifreeze/water Down to -37°C % 50/50 50/50
-38°C and below % 55/45 55/45
Specifications for Fluids, sheet Operating Coolant (Specification 310.1). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1 Coolant (Specification 310.1). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
Specifications for Fluids, sheet Operating Anticorrosion agent/antifreeze (Specification 325.6). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1 Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (Specification 325.0). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
Specifications for Fluids, sheet Operating Premixed coolant (Specification 326.6). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1 Premixed coolant (Specification 326.0). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
Fig 2: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)
G07742725Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA