SLK 55 AMG (171.473) V8-5.5L (113.989) (2005)
Part 3
Lowering
DANGER:
-
Risk of injury to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant.
-
Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90 degrees C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour
coolant into beverage bottles.
-
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection.
1
Open cooling system cap (1) at coolant expansion reservoir (2)
NOTE: staged cap: Turn cap half a turn in anticlockwise direction, release pressure, and then unscrew cap.
2
Remove engine compartment paneling
3
Drain coolant at radiator or crankcase
NOTE:
-
Fit drain hose onto connection (3) at radiator or crankcase (5)
-
Open screw plug (4) at radiator, or detach connection (5) at crankcase (on right and left).
-
Collect coolant
-
Disposing of coolant, Pay attention to legal provisions and/or local wastewater regulations!
-
Refer to Environmental Protection Catalog issued by MBVD/PWU for locations in Germany.
Filling system with coolant
4
Tighten screw plug (4) on radiator or connection (5) on crankcase
CAUTION: See notes on coolant
5
Pour in coolant
CAUTION: If antifreeze protection of coolant is insufficient, either antifreeze agent must be added, or the coolant must be replaced.
6
Bleed cooling system
7
Inspect cooling system for leaks.
AH20.00-N-2080-01A Notes on Coolant
AH20.00-N-2080-01A Notes on coolant
Coolant composition
Passenger car and commercial vehicle engines (normally):
50% water by volume and