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Remove/install expansion reservoir - AR20.30-P-4950EL

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ENGINES 157, 276, 278 in MODEL 212, 218 

Fig 1: Expansion Reservoir Remove/Install Components
G09975381Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, liftgates or sliding roof Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning  caused by 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
1 Switch off ignition    
2 Detach weatherstrip (6) on suspension strut tower    
3 Unclip electrical line (7) on coolant expansion reservoir (4) and on suspension strut tower and place to one side    
4 Unclip circulation pump (1) on coolant expansion reservoir (4) and place to one side    
5 Slowly open cover plate (4a) for coolant expansion reservoir (4) and take off IMPORTANT The coolant temperature should be approx. 40 °C  
6 Clamp off coolant hose (5) using a suitable tool    
7 Suction coolant out of coolant expansion reservoir (4) SPECIAL TOOL Figure
8 Disconnect electrical connector (3) on coolant expansion reservoir (4)    
9 Lift up locks and pull bleed lines (2) out of the coolant expansion reservoir (4) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT replace O-rings.  
10 Lift out coolant expansion reservoir (4) IMPORTANT To do this unclip coolant expansion reservoir (4) on the firewall.  
11 Remove coolant hose (5) on coolant expansion reservoir (4) SPECIAL TOOL Figure
12 Remove coolant expansion reservoir (4)    
INSPECT Checking     
13 Check rubber guide (8) in longitudinal member for wear and damage Replace rubber guide (8) if necessary.  
14 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Checking     
15 Check coolant level and correct if necessary    
NOTES Notes on coolant level   AH20.00-P-1142-01CW
16 Inspect cooling system for leaks   AR20.00-P-1010EL 
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
17 Carry out engine test run and check the cooling system for proper operation and for leaks    
Fig 2: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)
G09975382Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Hose Clamp Pliers (003 589 03 37 00)
G09975383Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA