Coolant: Service and Repair
17 00 005 - Draining and adding coolant (N73)
Warning!
Danger of scalding!
Only carry out work on the cooling system after the engine has cooled down!
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Use only recommended coolant.
- Remove reinforcement plate Service and Repair.
- Remove engine splash guard.
Open cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.
Open screw (1).
Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.
Recycling:
Observe waste-disposal regulations.
Open drain plug (1) on engine block.
Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.
Installation Note:
Replace sealing ring.
Tightening torque, 11 11 5AZ 11 11 Engine Block.
Recycling:
Observe waste-disposal regulations.
Adding coolant:
Vent cooling system and check for leaks Venting Cooling System and Checking for Water Leaks.