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Remove/install expansion reservoir - AR20.30-P-4950RK

ENGINE 157, 276, 278 in MODEL 231 

Fig 1: Expansion Reservoir Remove/Install Components
G11128585Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot contemporary. 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 Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key (A8/1) or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (S2/3) from electronic ignition lock control unit (N73) IMPORTANT KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (S2/3) only with code 889 (KEYLESS-GO).  
2 Slowly open cap (1) for coolant expansion reservoir (2) and take off IMPORTANT The coolant temperature should be approx. 40°C  
3 Suction coolant out of coolant expansion reservoir (2) SPECIAL TOOL Hand pump Fig 2
4 Lift up locks and pull bleed lines (3) out of the coolant expansion reservoir (2) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace O-rings.  
5 Unscrew nuts (4)    
6 Unhook coolant line (5)    
7 Unclip hydraulic line (6) on bracket (7) Only for code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))  
8 Lift out coolant expansion reservoir (2) IMPORTANT Lift coolant expansion reservoir (2) until electrical connection (8) and coolant hose (9) is accessible.  
9 Disconnect electrical connection (8)    
10 Remove coolant hose (9) from coolant expansion reservoir (2)    
11 Remove coolant expansion reservoir (2)    
INSPECT Check     
12 Check rubber guide (10) for damage and correct seating    
13 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
14 Check coolant level and correct if necessary    
15 Check cooling system for leaktightness   AR20.00-P-1010RK 
NOTES Notes on coolant level   AH20.00-P-1142-01V
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
16 Carry out engine test run, checking the cooling system for proper operation and for leaktightness    
Fig 2: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)
G07742725Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA