64 12 577 Replacing changeover valve for independent/auxiliary heating: Notes

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WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform the following repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Follow notes for repair work on cooling system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

COMPLETELY REMOVE THE INDEPENDENT HEATER .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Observe marked coolant flow direction.

NOTE: Mark position of coolant hoses prior to dismantling.

Release spring clamps (1) and detach coolant hoses.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hoses And Spring Clamps

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove changeover valve for independent/auxiliary heating (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Independent/Auxiliary Heating Changeover Valve And Screws

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