17 00 005 Draining and topping up coolant (N16)

Special tools required:

17 2 051

WARNING: Risk of scalding!
This repair work on the cooling system should only be carried out on an engine that has cooled down!

IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.

IMPORTANT: For dirt contamination of the cooling system (e.g. by engine oil), the cooling system must be rinsed with water until all dirt contamination is removed!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Follow notes for CARRYING OUT REPAIR WORK ON THE COOLING SYSTEM .

After adding coolant, check cooling system for water leaks.

Draining coolant:

Unscrew sealing cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.

Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Cap On Coolant Expansion Tank

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Release spring strap on lower coolant hose (1) with special tool 17 2 051 .

Detach coolant hose (1). Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.

Fig 2: Releasing Spring Strap On Lower Coolant Hose With Special Tool (17 2 051)

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Observe FILLING CAPACITY .

Observe appropriate water/antifreeze mixture ratio.

FILL AND BLEED cooling system.

CHECK cooling system for leaks.