Expansion tank, V6
Expansion tank, V6 |
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To remove |
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Open the cap on the expansion tank and release the pressure. Close the cap.
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2. |
Remove the expansion tank cover.
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Remove the battery cover, undo the minus and plus cable terminals and remove them from the battery.
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4. |
Remove the battery.
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5. |
Remove the expansion tank bracket on the suspension strut.
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Move the tank forwards. Unplug the connector on the expansion tank's level sensor.
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Undo the clip securing the relay box's wiring harness at the battery holder.
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Lift the expansion tank. Pull out the lower hose between the wiring harness and battery holder.
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9. |
Clamp the hoses connected to the expansion tank using pinch-off pliers.
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10. |
Move the expansion tank forwards and drain its contents into a suitable receptacle.
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Undo the hose clips on each hose. Remove the hoses.
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12. |
Lift out the expansion tank.
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To fit |
Note | ||
Spray the connector with Kontakt 61 contact cleaner, part No. 30 04 520. |
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Lift the expansion tank into position.
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Fit the hose clips on their respective hoses. Remove any clips from connecting hoses.
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Run the lower hose between the wiring harness and battery holder.
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Fit the clip securing the relay box's wiring harness at the battery holder.
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Move the tank forwards and plug in the connector for the expansion tank's level sensor.
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Fit the expansion tank bracket on the suspension strut.
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7. |
Fit the battery.
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8. |
Connect the minus and plus cable terminals to the battery and fit the battery cover.
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9. |
Fit the expansion tank cover.
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10. |
Fill with coolant. Refer to
Coolant
for mixtures. Close the cap.
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11. |
Start the engine and run until warm with the heater control at maximum.
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12. |
Check the coolant level. Top up with coolant as necessary.
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13. |
Reset the clock and radio, if fitted.
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