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Remove/Install Radiator Unit - AR20.20-P-3871SC

Engine 176 in model 223 

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DANGER Risk of fire  due to ignition of R1234yf refrigerant on hot components. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by contact with escaped R1234yf refrigerant and when working on pressurized parts. Risk of explosion  due to formation of ignitable refrigerant/air mixtures Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated rooms. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been evacuated. AS83.00-Z-0007-01A
WARNING Risk of injury  to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly and release the overpressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A 
WARNING Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors from an air conditioning system containing R134a. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by contact with liquid R134a refrigerant and when working on pressurized parts Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated rooms. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been evacuated. AS83.00-Z-0006-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice  Notes on coolant   AH20.00-P-2080-01KOA 
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture when carrying out repair work   AH83.30-P-0005-01KOA
  Notes on handling refrigerant R134a   AH83.30-P-0003-01KOA
  Notes on handling refrigerant R1234yf   AH83.30-P-0003-02A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Discharge air conditioning system.   AR83.30-P-1760S
2 Drain the coolant for the 48 V on-board electrical system coolant circuit. IMPORTANT Do not attach the coolant hose for draining the coolant until after the cooler unit has been installed on the cooler. AR20.00-P-2014SC 
3 Remove fan unit.   AR20.40-P-5050SC 
4 Remove the refrigerant line (2) from the cooler unit (1), place it to one side and seal the openings using suitable stop plugs.    
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Compressor oils (specification 362.1) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace sealing ring and moisten with compressor oil. BB00.40-P-0362-01A
    SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 1
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 3
5 Remove the refrigerant line (3) from the cooler unit (1), place it to one side and seal the openings using suitable stop plugs.    
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Compressor oils (specification 362.1) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace sealing ring and moisten with compressor oil. BB00.40-P-0362-01A
    SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 1
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 3
6 Remove the coolant hose (4) from the cooler unit (1).   AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ 
7 Open the hose clamp (5) and remove the coolant hose (6) at the connecting point. SPECIAL TOOL Hose clamp pliers Fig 2
8 Remove the coolant hose (7) from the cooler unit (1).   AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ 
9 Release and disconnect the electrical connector (8) and remove the electrical wiring harness (9)    
  from the bracket (10) on the left and from the cooler unit (1).    
10 Remove coolant pump (M43/1)   AR09.41-P-6931SC
11 Secure the cooler unit (1) by suitable means against falling down.    
12 Unscrew screws (11) at left and right.    
13 Unscrew screws (12) at left and right.    
14 Remove the brackets (10) on the left and right.    
15 Remove the cooler unit (1) by moving it downward. NOTES
Do not tilt cooler unit (1) or hit it against other
parts.
Otherwise leaks and damage can occur.
IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.
 
16 Disassemble the cooler unit (1). If necessary. AR20.20-P-3865-14SC 
17 Install in the reverse order.    
Fig 1: Identifying Assembly Tool (000 589 93 63 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamp Pliers (454 589 00 37 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
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