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Drain/fill in coolant - AR20.00-P-1142W

ENGINES 152, 276 in MODEL 172 

Shown on engine 276 

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Components - Shown On Engine 276
G10247921Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Engine 276 

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Components - Shown On Engine 276
G10247922Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  Drain     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, liftgates or sliding roof Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning  caused by 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   AH20.00-N-2080-01A
1 Unscrew cap (2) from coolant expansion reservoir (4) IMPORTANT Turn cap (2) slowly and release excess pressure, then unscrew cap (2).  
2 Remove bottom engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105W
  Drain coolant from radiator     
3 Push drain hose (3) onto left fitting (3a) on radiator (6)    
4 Open drain plug (7) at radiator (6) and drain coolant IMPORTANT Follow regulations for disposal of coolant.  
  Drain coolant from coolant pump (1)  Engine 276  
5 Loosen drain screw (5) on coolant pump (1)    
6 Push drain hose (3) onto drain screw (5)    
7 Open drain screw (5) on coolant pump (1) and drain coolant    
  Filling     
8 Tighten drain plug (7) on cooler (6) and detach drain hose (3) from fitting (3a)    
9 Tighten drain plug (5) at coolant pump and detach siphon hose (3) from fitting (3) Engine 276  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA20.10-P-1008-01AA 
10 Pour in coolant and bleed cooling system IMPORTANT Reuse clean coolant. AR20.00-P-1142-04A
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Coolant specifications Sheet 310.1 Coolant (Specification 310.1). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (sheet 325.0) Sheet 325.0 Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (Specification 325.0). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF20.00-P-1001-04A 
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
NOTES Notes on coolant level AH20.00-P-1142-01V
11 Inspect cooling system for leaks   AR20.00-P-1010W 
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
12 Perform engine test run and check cooling system for proper operation
COOLANT PUMP, COOLANT THERMOSTAT

Number Designation Engine 276
BA20.10-P-1008-01AA Drain screw on coolant pump Stage 1 Nm 6
Stage 2 ∠° 90
MIXTURE RATIO FOR COOLANT

Number Designation ENGINE all
BF20.00-P-1001-04A Mixture ratio for coolant Antifreeze/water up to -37°C 50/50
up to -45°C 55/45
Specifications for service products - Coolant (Specification 310.1). 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
Fig 3: Identifying Test Cap (210 589 00 91 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Vacuum-Type Cooling System Filler (285 589 00 21 00)
G09973931Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA