35/WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM
Draining coolant
24.3
Warning
Danger of scalding The coolant gets very hot and is under high pressure when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not remove the radiator cap or remove radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow
the engine and cooling system to cool down. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under lukewarm water immedi-
ately.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between coolant and skin, eyes and clothing. If it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immedi-
ately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
Filling coolant/bleeding the cooling system
24.4
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between coolant and skin, eyes and clothing. If it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immedi-
ately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
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Mount the radiator cap.
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Remove the front trim. (
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Place a suitable container under the vehicle.
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Remove screw
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Remove screw
301837-10
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Remove the radiator cap
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Mount screw
Guideline
Screw, water pump cover
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Mount screw
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
301838-10
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Remove the front trim. (
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Remove the radiator spoiler. (
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Remove the radiator cap
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Fill the coolant into the radiator.
Coolant
301838-11
p. 69)
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. Completely drain the coolant.
with a new seal and tighten it.
with a new seal and tighten it.
p. 69)
p. 63)
.
1.50 l (1.59 qt.)
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Coolant (
p. 223)
Coolant (mixed ready to use)
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p. 223)
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