Expansion tank
Expansion tank |
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Open the drain plug and drain the coolant. Unscrew the expansion tank filler cap to speed this up.
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Detach the upper radiator hose from the expansion tank.
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Unplug the level sensor connector.
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Remove the attaching bolt for the expansion tank.
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Lift up the expansion tank and detach the lower radiator hose.
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To fit |
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Attach the lower radiator hose and refit the expansion tank.
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Refit the expansion tank retaining bolt and plug in the level sensor connector (certain variants).
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Attach the upper radiator hose.
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Make sure that the radiator drain plug is tightened. Fill up with coolant and check the system for leaks.
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Fill up and bleed the system as follows:
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Fill the system up to the MAX level, fit the pressure cap, start the engine and warm it up at varying rpm until the radiator fan starts.
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Switch off the engine and top up as necessary to the MAX level.
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