T20.20-0060-11
1 Coolant hose
2 Coolant pipe
3 Coolant hose
4 Coolant pipe
T20.20-0061-01
Shown with the maintenance flap of the radiator removed
1 Coolant hose
2 Coolant pipe
| Remove/Install | ||
1 | Remove the radiator maintenance flap | The maintenance flap of the radiator is located on the right side at the rear of the passenger compartment. | |
2 | Open rear lid | ||
3 | Raise vehicle. | ||
4 | Detach lower engine compartment paneling | ||
5 | Close the shutoff valves of the cooling system | See Operating Instructions | |
Danger! | Risk of injury to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant. | Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage bottles. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection. | |
6 | Drain coolant | Installation: Pour in coolant. | |
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| Notes on coolant | All engines | |
7 | Remove coolant hoses (1) and coolant pipes (2) | ||
8 | Remove coolant hoses (3) and coolant pipes (4) | ||
9 | Install in the reverse order | ||
Danger! | Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns when working in engine during starting procedure | Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving. | |
10 | Start engine and run for about 1 minute at varying speeds | ||
11 | Switch off engine and top up coolant | ||
12 | Crank the engine and allow it to run until the coolant has reached operating temperature | ||
13 | Switch off engine and allow to cool down | Let the engine cool off until the coolant temperature is about 50 °C. | |
14 | Check coolant level, adjust to correct level if necessary. | At a coolant temperature of about | |
| Correct engine cooling system liquid level Correct corrosion/anti-free protection | ||
| Check | ||
15 | Inspect cooling system for leaks |
Engine cooling system
Referenced documents
- ah2000n208001a Notes on coolant
- ap2000t2010a Engine cooling system - check fluid level, adjust to correct level. Inspect anticorrosion/antifreeze protection, adjust to correct concentration
- ar0060t1000aa Lift/jack up vehicle
- ar6120t1105aa Remove and install bottom engine compartment paneling
- as0000z000501a Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.
- as2000z000101a Risk of injury to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant.