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Remove/install expansion reservoir - AR46.25-P-1000EWL

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MODEL 212 with ENGINE 272, 273 

Fig 1: Expansion Reservoir Remove/Install Components
G09976733Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
1 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position   AR88.40-P-1000EW
IMPORTANT MODEL 212 with CODE U60 (Pedestrian protection)
Close engine hood: 
The clamping lever must be fitted and locked.
2 Remove front engine cover IMPORTANT Pull the front engine cover upward and out of the mountings.  
3 Remove the left engine intake air duct    
4 Remove cap (1d) and extract oil from the expansion reservoir (1) SPECIAL TOOL Hand pump Figure
5 Remove coolant hose from holder on oil-water heat exchanger ENGINE 273  
6 Detach return line (3) from expansion reservoir (1) IMPORTANT Collect escaping oil with rags and seal connections immediately.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace hose clamp.
 
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Figure
7 Remove screws/bolts (1s) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Expansion reservoir bolt *BA46.30-P-1003-01T 
8 Press out clamp (4) to the side TORQUE SPECIFICATION Use suitable screwdriver.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Mount clamp using press-on tool.
 
SPECIAL TOOL Press-on tool Fig 4
9 Remove expansion reservoir (1) from connection fitting of power steering pump (2) IMPORTANT Seal off connection immediately.  
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Figure
10 Install in the reverse order    
11 Fill and bleed power steering pump (2)   AR46.30-P-0010EW 
12 Check oil level in expansion reservoir (1) and correct if necessary    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE MODEL 212 except CODE 211 (Direct steering) AP46.00-P-4612EW
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation MODEL 212
BA46.30-P-1003-01T Expansion reservoir bolt Nm 9
Fig 2: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)
G09976734Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G09976735Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Press-On Tool (272 589 01 40 00)
G09976736Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA