Inspecting cylinders with a light probe - AR01.00-P-0200CD
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ENGINE 651 in MODEL 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 221
| Risk of explosion caused by fuel igniting. Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by fuel spraying out at high pressure | Keep all ignition sources out of hazard area. Do not carry out any work on system when it is pressurized. | AS07.16-Z-0001-01A | |
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Remove transmitter key | ||
| 2 | Open engine hood | ENGINE 651 in MODEL 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 221 | |
| MODEL 166 with ENGINE 651 | AR88.40-P-1000GQ | ||
| ENGINE 651 in MODEL 172.4 | AR88.40-P-1000V | ||
| ENGINE 651 in MODEL 204.3, 207, 212 | AR88.40-P-1000EW | ||
| 3 | Remove cylinder head cover trim | ENGINE 651 in MODEL 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 221 | |
| ENGINE 651 in MODEL 204, 207 | AR01.20-P-5014-02CD | ||
| 4 | Remove fuel injectors | AR07.16-P-1000CD | |
| 5.1 | Move piston of cylinder to be checked with counterholder to the BDC | ENGINE 651 in MODEL 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 221 without CODE B03 (ECO start/stop function) |
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| 5.2 | Move piston of cylinder to be checked using a suitable tool to the BDC | ENGINE 651 in MODEL 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 221 with CODE B03 (ECO start/stop function) |
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| 6 | Connect up light projector (1) and insert flexible endoscope (2) through bore for injectors into cylinder | Endoscope (cold light) | |
| Check | |||
| 7 | Check cylinder barrel for scoring | ||
| General information on inspecting cylinder walls | AH01.00-P-0300-01A | ||
↓ Remove cylinder head |
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| ENGINE 651 in MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218, 221 | AR01.30-P-5800CD | ||
| 8 | Inspect remaining cylinders following the same procedure | ||
| 9 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. | Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. | AS00.00-Z-0005-01A | |
| 10 | Check fuel system for leaks with engine running |