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Remove/Install Radiator Unit - AR20.20-P-3871MNP

Engine 177 in model 167 

Fig 1: Radiator Unit Components Location - Engine 177 In Model 167
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DANGER Risk of fire  due to ignition of R1234yf refrigerant on hot components. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by contact with escaped R1234yf refrigerant and when working on pressurized parts. Risk of explosion  due to formation of ignitable refrigerant/air mixtures Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated rooms. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been evacuated. AS83.00-Z-0007-01A
WARNING Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors from an air conditioning system containing R134a. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by contact with liquid R134a refrigerant and when working on pressurized parts Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated rooms. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been evacuated. AS83.00-Z-0006-01A
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 overpressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A 
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice  Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture when carrying out repair work   AH83.30-P-0005-01KOA
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
  Notes on handling refrigerant R1234yf   AH83.30-P-0003-02A
  Notes on handling refrigerant R134a   AH83.30-P-0003-01KOA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Discharge air conditioning system.   AR83.30-P-1760ME
2 Drain off coolant.   AR20.00-P-1142MNP 
3 Remove fan unit.   AR20.40-P-5050MNP 
4 Release and disconnect coolant hoses at radiator unit (1).   AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ 
5 Remove upper radiator shutters. Engine 177 in model 167 with code 9U7 (Aerodynamic measure package control code)  
      AR20.20-P-3882MNO 
6 Remove coolant lines (12).   AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ 
7 Remove bottom additional cooler.   AR20.20-P-3866MNP 
8 Remove nuts (11). Engine 177 in model 167
except code M036 (Maybach version)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt/nut, inner holder for additional cooler to connecting carrier/mounting support/fender
*BA20.20-P-1006-01Q 
9 Remove expansion rivets (9) and remove air ducting (10) of the additional cooler. SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 3
10 Remove expansion rivets (5) and remove air duct segment (6). SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 3
11 Remove refrigerant lines from the capacitor, place to one side, and seal openings with suitable stop plugs.    
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Compressor oils (specification 362.1)   BB00.40-P-0362-01A
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Install new seals and wet with compressor oil.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, refrigerant line to condenser *BA83.30-P-1003-01U 
    SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 4
12 Release and disconnect electrical connector o the refrigerant pressure sensor (B12/2), disconnect, and unclip electric line from the cooler unit (1).    
13 Secure radiator unit (1) against falling down.    
14 Remove mounting supports (8). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Ensure lower elastomer bearings of radiator unit (1) are seated centrally.  
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Wet lower elastomer bearings of radiator unit (1) with lubricant.
Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 L
*BR00.45-Z-1010-06A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, radiator unit mounting support to front crossmember *BA62.30-P-1007-02I 
15 Unclip side air duct segments from radiator unit (1).    
16 Release cooler unit (1) and remove downward IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.  
    IMPORTANT The cooler unit (1) consists of the additional cooler, cooler, capacitor and, low-temperature circuit cooler.  
INSPECT Check     
17 Check cooler unit (1) for damage. If there is a problem,

Replace corresponding component.
 
18 Check lower elastomer bearings of radiator unit (1) for wear and damage. If there is a problem,

Replace lower elastomer bearings
 
19 Install in the reverse order.    
RADIATOR, COOLANT HOSES

Number Designation Engine 177 except in model 463
BA20.20-P-1006-01Q Bolt/nut, inner holder for additional cooler to connecting carrier/mounting support/fender M6 Nm 8
FROND END WITH REINFORCEMENT

Number Designation Model 167
BA62.30-P-1007-02I Screw, radiator unit mounting support to front crossmember M6 Nm 10
AIR CONDITIONING

Number Designation Model 167
BA83.30-P-1003-01U Nut, refrigerant line to condenser M6 Nm 12
Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Tool (000 589 93 63 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1010-06A Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 L A 000 989 03 67