2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER Service Repair Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2005  Service Repair Manual ENGINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
COOLANT
DESCRIPTION..........................9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COOLING
SYSTEM LEAKS......................10
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ADDING
AD

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2005  Service Repair Manual acteristics than ethylene glycol. This can increase
cylinder head temperatures under certain conditions.
Propylene-glycol/Ethylene-glycol MixturesÐShould Not Be
Used in Chrysler Vehicles
Propylene-gl

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2005  Service Repair Manual Operate tester pump to apply 103.4 kPa (15 psi)
pressure to system. If hoses enlarge excessively or
bulges while testing, replace as necessary. Observe
gauge pointer and determine condition of cooling

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2005  Service Repair Manual CAUTION: Do not use coolant additives that are
claimed to improve engine cooling.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING COOLING
SYSTEM
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER
BLOCK DRAIN PLUG OR LOOSEN THE RADIAT

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2005  Service Repair Manual COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR
REMOVAL
WARNING: RISK OF INJURY TO SKIN AND EYES
DUE TO SCALDING FROM HOT COOLANT. DO NOT
OPEN THE COOLING SYSTEM UNLESS THE TEM-
PERATURE IS BELOW 194ÉF (90ÉC). WEAR PRO-
TECTI

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2005  Service Repair Manual (6) Properly align the radiator assembly and
install the front end cross member.
(7) Connect negative battery cable.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
REMOVAL
WARNING: RISK OF INJURY TO SKIN AND EYES
DUE TO SCALDIN

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2005  Service Repair Manual NOTE: Capture any residual coolant that may flow.
(5) Remove coolant temperature sensor (Fig. 7).
INSTALLATION
WARNING: RISK OF INJURY TO SKIN AND EYES
FROM SCALDING WITH HOT COOLANT. RISK OF
POISONIN

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2005  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Clean all sealing surfaces.
(2) Position and install thermostat housing with
new gasket (Fig. 8). Tighten bolts to 9N´m (80
lbs.in.).
NOTE: Inspect condition of all clamps and hoses,