Instructions For Working on Cooling System

General Instructions

Warning: Danger of scalding! Work on the cooling system should only be carried out when the engine has cooled down.

Caution:
^ When working on the oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must protect the alternator against contamination.
^ Cover alternator with suitable materials.
^ Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator malfunction.

Caution:
^ Open cooling system only when it has cooled down.
^ Opening the cooling system while hot can result in air entering the system.
^ This can cause overheating with permanent damage to the engine.

Recycling
^ Catch and dispose of drained coolant.
^ Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Instructions For Disassembly/Assembly Of Coolant Hose Fast Release Couplings





Disassembly of fast-release coupling
Withdraw lock (1/2), disconnect hose.





Installation:
Check O-rings (1).
Do not coat O-rings (1) with antiseize agent.





Assembly of fast-release coupling
Press in lock (1) before installing fast-release coupling.
Push on hose.
Fast-release coupling must audibly snap into place.