Removing the engine coolant heater

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Fig 1: Engine Coolant Heater Hose

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Install hose clips on both the engine coolant hoses by the heat exchanger.

Position a container under the heater.

Remove:

the hoses.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamps & Hoses

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the connection to the fuel hose from above. Plug the pipe because of the risk of fuel spillage.

HINT: Use special tool 9512619 (Oetiker pliers) to remove and to fasten the clamps.

HINT: Tape or hang the fuel hose on the side member.

Disconnect the connector from above. Angle out the sliding mount for proper access.

Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Nut From Upper Edge Of Heater

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Slacken off the mounting nut from the upper edge of the heater.

Remove the two screws for the bracket. Unhook the heater from the upper mounting.