17 00 009 Checking cooling system for leaks (N12, N14)

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Special tools required:

17 0 101 . See COOLING SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS -- CLUBMAN .
17 0 102
17 0 109
17 0 115

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

IMPORTANT: Open cooling system only when it has cooled down.
Opening the cooling system while hot can result in air entering the system.
This can cause overheating with permanent damage to the engine!

Necessary preliminary tasks: Follow notes for carrying out repair work on the cooling system.

Checking pressure drop in cooling system:

Unscrew cap from filler neck.

Connect special tool 17 0 109 to filler neck.

Connect special tools 17 0 102 and 17 0 101 .

Build up gauge pressure and wait approx. 2 minutes.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools 17 0 109, 17 0 102 And 17 0 101

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Checking pressure relief valve in cap:

Connect special tool 17 0 115 to cap (1).

Connect special tools 17 0 101 and 17 0 102 .

Pressurize cap.

Compare opening pressure of pressure relief valve .

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools 17 0 115, 17 0 102 And 17 0 101

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