Removing and installing circulating pump for auxiliary heater: Notes

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NOTE: Danger of scalding

Coolant can be very hot.
Coolant may be pressurized.

→ Only remove the heater when the cooling system has cooled down.

→ By carefully opening the catch on the reservoir, make sure that the cooling system is depressurized.

Release electric plug connection -1- from the circulating pump -2- and disconnect it.

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Clamp both coolant hoses -2- and -4- using hose clamp 3094 . → Mounting for coolant hoses on circulating pump

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NOTE:
Danger of slipping due to emerging coolant
- The emerging coolant will make the floor of the workshop slippery and may cause people to slip and fall over.
→ Collect emerging coolant in a suitable pan.
Loosen spring band clamps -1- and -3- using assembly pliers Nr.72 Pos.1 and pull off coolant hoses -2- and -4- .
Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove circulating pump -2- .

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