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Cooling System






Coolant Hose Connection Diagram


Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure in the system.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

The arrows on the coolant pipes and ends of coolant hoses must align.

Vehicles without Auxiliary Heater

The arrows show the coolant flow direction.






1 Radiator

Change coolant after replacing

2 Coolant Pump

3 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62)

4 Coolant Thermostat

5 Coolant Pump (V50)

Activated by the recirculation pump relay (J160)

6 Cylinder Head and Cylinder Block

Change coolant after replacing

7 Coolant Switch-Off Valve

Is controlled by the climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve (N422)

The climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve is controlled by the climatronic control module (J255).

8 Bleeder Hole

9 Heat Exchanger for Heater Unit

Change coolant after replacing

10 Coolant Reservoir Cap

Pressure relief valve, checking => [ Pressure Relief Valve in Cap, Checking ] Testing and Inspection

11 Coolant Reservoir

12 Engine Oil Cooler

Change coolant after replacing

13 After-Run Coolant Pump (V51)

Vehicles for countries with warm climates

14 Non-Return Valve

15 Non-Return Valve