Thermostat Housing Assembly; Removal; Installation; Fan Drive Viscous Clutch Removal - Mercedes-Benz 2005 Sprinter Service Manual

7 - 16 ENGINE
ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT (Continued)
Fig. 8 THERMOSTAT HOUSING ASSEMBLY
1 - O-RING
2 - CLAMP
3 - COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
4 - FUEL LINE W/BRACKET

5 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING ASSEMBLY

6 - COOLANT HOSE
7 - CLAMP
8 - COOLANT HOSE
9 - GASKET

INSTALLATION

(1) Clean all sealing surfaces.
(2) Position and install thermostat housing with
new gasket (Fig. 8). Tighten bolts to 9N·m (80
lbs.in.).
NOTE: Inspect condition of all clamps and hoses,
replace as necessary.
(3) Install cap at oil filter housing.
(4) Connect coolant hoses and vent hose (Fig. 8).
(5) Install bracket for fuel line (Fig. 8).
(6) Attach air intake hose at charge air distribu-
tion pipe.
(7) Close coolant drain.
(8) Connect negative battery cable.
(9) Fill coolant system to proper level with appro-
priate coolant mixture (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN ENGINE
IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN DIRECT LINE
WITH FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR PUL-
LEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE
CLOTHES.
(10) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
FAN DRIVE VISCOUS CLUTCH

REMOVAL

(1) For fan drive viscous clutch removal refer to
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN -
REMOVAL).
INSTALLATION
(1) For fan drive viscous clutch installation refer to
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN -
INSTALLATION).
RADIATOR
REMOVAL
WARNING: RISK OF INJURY TO SKIN AND EYES
FROM SCALDING WITH HOT COOLANT. RISK OF
POISONING FROM SWALLOWING COOLANT. DO
NOT OPEN COOLING SYSTEM UNLESS COOLANT
TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 90°C (194°F). OPEN CAP
SLOWLY TO RELEASE PRESSURE. STORE COOL-
ANT IN SUITABLE AND APPROPRIATELY MARKED
CONTAINER. WEAR
CLOTHES AND EYE WEAR.
NOTE: Capture all residual fluid spillage and store
in suitably marked containers. Inspect condition of
all clamps and hoses, replace as necessary.
(1) Drain coolant from radiator only(Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
(2) Remove headlamp.
(3) Remove front cross member together with front
grille.
(4) Remove front bumper.
(5) Evacuate air conditioning.
(6) Remove A/C condenser.
(7) Detach charge air hose at turbocharger (Fig. 9).
(8) Detach charge air hose at air intake pipe (Fig.
9).
(9) Detach air intake pipe at the body (Fig. 9).
(10) Detach coolant hoses at the coolant reservoir
(Fig. 9).
(11) Unplug wiring connector at coolant level sen-
sor (Fig. 9).
(12) Drain steering gear oil from reservoir of
power steering pump.
(13) Detach the hydraulic oil hose at reservoir of
power steering pump.
(14) Detach the hydraulic oil hose at hydraulic oil
line.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES,
VA