Inspect cooling system for leaks

AR20.00-P-1010MSA

Inspect cooling system for leaks

27.07.2018

Engine

256 in model 213, 238, 257, 290

1

Cap

2

Coolant expansion reservoir

3

Tester cap

4

Pressure pump

 Warning

Risk of injury to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. 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 containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.

AS20.00-Z-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on coolant

AH20.00-N-2080-01A

Notes on coolant level

AH20.00-P-1142-01CW



Remove

1

Remove cap (1)

2

Check and correct coolant level

 Coolant mixing ratio

*BF20.00-P-1001-04A

3

Install the tester cap (3) on the coolant expansion reservoir  (2)

 Test cap

*210589009100

4

Connect pressure pump (4) at tester cap (3)

 Pressure pump

*124589242100



Check

5

Apply a test pressure to the engine cooling system for 2 minutes


Do not exceed the specified test pressure.
Otherwise the engine cooling system will be damaged.

 There must not be any pressure loss within 2 min.

Test pressure for pressure-testing the engine cooling system

*BE20.30-P-1005-01A

6

Check condition of all coolant carrying assembly parts connections and check the leaktightness

In the event of pressure loss.

In case of a complaint



Replace corresponding components.



Install

7

Relieve test pressure over valve on pressure pump (4)

 Pressure pump

*124589242100

8

Remove pressure pump (4) from tester cap (3)

9

Remove the tester cap (3)

 Test cap

*210589009100

10

Check and correct coolant level

 Coolant mixing ratio

*BF20.00-P-1001-04A

11

Attach the cap  (1)

Radiator or expansion reservoir cap

Number

Designation

2-stage cover latch

BE20.30-P-1005-01A

Test pressure for pressure-testing the engine cooling system

Overpressure

bar

1,4

 Coolant mixing ratio

Number

Designation

Engine all (4xWD, CAR, smart)

BF20.00-P-1001-04A

Coolant mixing ratio

Antifreeze/water

Up to -37°C

%

50/50

As of -38 °C

%

55/45

Overview and specifications sheet

BB00.40-P-0310-01A

References to sheet specification

BB00.40-P-0310ZZ