Remove/install coolant thermostat - AR20.10-P-2460ELS
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ENGINE 276.8 in MODEL 212, 218
| Remove/install | |||
| Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof. | No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving. | AS00.00-Z-0011-01A | |
| Risk of injury to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant. | Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses. |
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A | |
| Notes on coolant | AH20.00-N-2080-01A | ||
| 1 | Switch off ignition | ||
| 2 | Drain coolant | AR20.00-P-1142EL | |
| 3 | Remove engine cover | ||
| 4 | Remove engine air intake ducts upstream of air filter | ||
| 5 | Disconnect Electrical connection on coolant thermostat heating element (R48) | ||
| 6 | Detach coolant hose (1) on coolant temperature control housing (4) | AR09.41-P-1311-01AL | |
| 7 | Detach water-cooled charge air cooler and draw to the front | AR09.41-P-6819ELS | |
| 8 | Remove oil filter element | ||
| AP18.00-P-0101CWZ | |||
| 9 | Remove screw/bolts (3) and detach coolant line (5) at coolant temperature control housing (4) | ||
| 10 | Disconnect electrical line on throttle valve actuator and place to one side | ||
| 11 | Remove screw/bolts (2) and take off coolant temperature control housing (4) | The coolant thermostat must not be removed from coolant thermostat housing (4). The coolant thermostat will be destroyed otherwise. |
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| *BA20.10-P-1002-01AA | |||
| 12 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 13 | Check engine oil level; correct if necessary | ||
| AP18.00-P-0101CWZ | |||
| 14 | Check cooling system for leaktightness | AR20.00-P-1010EL | |
| 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 | |
| 15 | Perform an engine test run and check engine for leaktightness |
COOLANT PUMP, COOLANT THERMOSTAT
| Number | Designation | ENGINE 276 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA20.10-P-1002-01AA | Bolt, thermostat to coolant pump/timing case cover | Nm | 8 |