17 00 005 Draining and Topping Up Coolant
17 00 005 Draining and Topping Up CoolantSpecial Tools Required:
- 00 2 030
Warning!!!
Risk of scalding!!!
Repair work on the cooling system should only be carried out on an engine that has cooled down!!!
Important!
Lifetime coolant filling:
Never reuse used coolant
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion protection effect of the coolant, it is essential to change the coolant. The cooling system must therefore be drained and refilled.
In the case of other removal work involving the draining of partial quantities of coolant, replace these quantities which have been drained with new coolant
Installation Note:
- Use only recommended coolant.
- Observe mixture ratio.
Important!
Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.
Important!
For dirt contamination of the cooling system (e.g. by engine oil), the cooling system must be rinsed with water until all dirt contamination is removed!
Important!
Risk of skidding due to coolant on the floor.
Danger of injury!!!
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in drip tray (1) and if necessary special tool -00 2 030- (universal hydraulic lifting equipment).
Recycling:
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
NOTE:
Follow notes for repair work on the cooling system.
Draining Coolant:
Unscrew excess pressure sealing cap (1) from coolant filler neck.
Remove underbody protection, please refer to: Vehicle/ Body and Frame/ Splash Guard/ Service and Repair
Disconnect lower hose connection on radiator (1).
Draining, catch and dispose of coolant.
Unlock and disconnect heater hose (1).
Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.
Adding Coolant:
Use only recommended coolant.
Fill and bleed cooling system, please refer to: 17 00 039 Bleeding Cooling System and Checking For Water Leaks
Check cooling system for leaks, please refer to: 17 00 009 Checking Coolant System For Leaks (W10)