Removing Reservoir For Coolant

→ Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.

→ Use suction to remove ignitable vapors.

→ Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

1. Loosen intake air line for side 1-3.

   Screw off M6 collar nut -1-  and unscrew M6 Torx screws -arrows-  . Pull intake line -2-  off the turbocharger and disconnect it at the holder in the engine compartment -3-  .

   Fig 1: Identifying Intake Air Line

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2. Remove coolant hoses.
   1. 2.1. Remove supply hose (reservoir to engine) -3-  . To do this, open the spring band clamp -4-  and pull off hose.
      Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Supply Hose And Left Henn Coupling

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   2. 2.2. Remove large coolant hose -2-  . Remove spring clamps on the Henn couplings and pull off hose. Make sure that the spring clamps are not overstretched.
      Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Hoses And Reservoir Installation Position

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3. Pull off coolant hoses at the coolant reservoir -1-  .
   1. 3.1. Pull off supply hose -2-  and unclip it from the bracket.
   2. 3.2. Open the spring band clamp on the breather hose -3-  and pull off the hose.
      Fig 4: Identifying Reservoir Coolant Hoses

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4. Remove engine coolant level sensor -2-  . To do this, pull off the cable plug, turn the sensor on the reservoir 90° anti-clockwise (bayonet lock) and pull it out of the reservoir.
   Fig 5: Removing Engine Coolant Level Sensor

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5. Remove coolant reservoir.
   1. 5.1. Screw off the collar nut used to secure the coolant reservoir to the body.
   2. 5.2. Pull coolant reservoir out of the holders.
   3. 5.3. Guide the coolant reservoir diagonally backwards out of the engine compartment.