17 00 009 Checking cooling system for leaks (W11)

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Special tools required:

17 0 002
17 0 008
17 0 051
17 0 052

WARNING: Risk of burning and scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Checking pressure drop in cooling system:

Remove cap from expansion tank.

Connect special tool 17 0 051 to expansion tank. Connect special tool 17 0 002.

Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool To Expansion Tank

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Pressurize cooling system to 1.5 bar and wait approx. 2 minutes.

Cooling system is tight if pressure drop does not exceed 0.1 bar.

Checking pressure relief valve in cap:

Remove rubber seal from special tool 17 0 002.

Connect special tools 17 0 052, 17 0 008 and 17 0 002 to cap.

Fig 2: Connecting Special Tools To Pressurize Cap

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Pressurize cap.

Opening gauge pressure must be 0.89 - 1.20 bar.