61 31 382 Replacing Coolant Level Switch

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Turn coolant level switch (1) and pull downwards out of coolant expansion tank (2).

Disconnect plug connection from coolant level switch.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Level Switch And Coolant Expansion Tank

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows coolant expansion tank (2) removed.

Turn coolant level switch (1) in direction of arrow, pull out of expansion tank (2) and remove.

Fig 2: Turning Coolant Level Switch

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