Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair

WM 194019 Removing and installing coolant reservoir

Technical values





Preliminary work

1. Remove front cover (engine compartment) at the right. -> 700219 Removing and installing front cover (engine compartment) - section on "Removing"
2. Remove right cross panel. -> 508119 Removing and installing cross panel - section on "Removing" Service and Repair

Removing coolant reservoir

WARNING

Hot fluid

- Danger of scalding

-> Avoid contact with hot fluid.
-> Wear personal protective gear.

Information

After pulling off the hoses, close off all openings immediately using commercially available rubber stoppers.

When fitting parts, do not remove stoppers until shortly before installation.





Component overview of coolant reservoir





1. Drain the coolant reservoir -1- using suction.
2. Remove the bleeder valve bracket -6- from the coolant reservoir -1-.
3. Slide the hose clamp back and pull the breather hose -4- off the coolant reservoir.
4. Unscrew fastening screw -3-.
5. Remove coolant reservoir -1- from the guides -7- by pulling it towards the centre -arrow-.





Removing coolant reservoir

6. Release and pull off electric plug connection -2- from the water level sensor.
7. Clamp off the coolant hose -5-.
8. Release locking mechanism on the coolant hose and pull the coolant hose -5- off the coolant reservoir.

Installing coolant reservoir

1. The coolant reservoir is installed in reverse order to removal.
2. Insert the coolant reservoir into the brackets on the floor and tighten fastening screw to => Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.).
3. Fill in coolant.

Subsequent work

1. Install right cross panel. -> 508119 Removing and installing cross panel - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
2. Install front cover (engine compartment) at the right. -> 700219 Removing and installing front cover (engine compartment) - section on "Installing"