17 00... Instructions for working on cooling system.

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WARNING: Danger of scalding! Work on the cooling system should only be carried out when the engine has cooled down.

CAUTION: When working on the oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must protect the alternator against contamination.
Cover alternator with suitable materials.
Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator malfunction.

CAUTION: Open cooling system only when it has cooled down.
Opening the cooling system while hot can result in air entering the system.
This can cause overheating with permanent damage to the engine.

Recycling

Catch and dispose of drained coolant.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Instructions for disassembly/assembly of coolant hose fast-release couplings

Disassembly of fast-release coupling

Withdraw lock (1/2), disconnect hose.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Hose

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Installation:

Check O-rings (1).
Do not coat O-rings (1) with antiseize agent.

Fig 2: Locating O-Rings
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Assembly of fast-release coupling

Press in lock (1) before installing fast-release coupling.

Push on hose.

Fast-release coupling must audibly snap into place.

Fig 3: Assembling Fast-Release Coupling

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