Radiator: Testing and Inspection

17 00 515 - Checking function of radiator and heating system





Special tools required:
- 13 3 010 13 3 010 Hose Clip





Warning!
Danger of scalding!

Only carry out work on cooling system after engine has cooled down.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove air duct.
- Remove fan cowl with electronic fan.





Check production date.





Clamp off low-temperature feed lines with special tool 13 3 010 13 3 010 Hose Clip.

Function test:

Observe diagnosis instructions.





Check function of radiator.

Clamp off low-temperature feed line (1) at coolant pump outlet or radiator inlet with special tool 13 3 010 13 3 010 Hose Clip (see arrows).





Automatic transmission only

Check function of heat exchanger.

Clamp off low-temperature feed line (1) at coolant pump outlet with special tool 13 3 010 13 3 010 Hose Clip (see arrow).

Clamp off low-temperature feed line (2) at oil-coolant heat exchanger with special tool 13 3 010 13 3 010 Hose Clip (see arrow).





Check heating and cooling circuits in accordance with diagnosis instruction.