To remove
Water shut-off valve located in front of bulkhead under solenoid valve.
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- Open the expansion tank to release any pressure. Replace the cap.
- Place a container under the car.
- Pinch the coolant hoses, see «30 07 739 HOSE PINCH-OFF PLIERS»(ref-278630-S38829341832008013000000) .
- Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the valve. NOTE: Check that the vacuum hoses are free from cracks and leaks.
- Unplug the connector from the solenoid valve.
- Remove the cable tie holding together the solenoid valve and the cables.
- Remove the hose clips from the solenoid valve.
- Take out the water shut-off valve with the solenoid valve.
- Drill out the rivets to the solenoid valve.
- Change the water shut-off valve.
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- Replace the rivets with screws and nuts.
- Lubricate the hose connections on the water shut-off valve with soap and water.
- Insert the water shut-off valve and the solenoid valve.
- Plug in the connector.
- Fit the coolant hoses and hose clamps.
- Fit the vacuum hoses to the valve.
- Remove the pinch-off pliers.
- Fit cable ties around the solenoid valve and cables.
- Open the expansion tank and top up with coolant to max, see «FILLING AND BLEEDING THE COOLING SYSTEM»(ref-274824-S26006636292007122400000) .
- Test pressurize the cooling system to check for leaks, see «30 05 477 COOLING SYSTEM TESTER»(ref-278630-S27941822632008013000000) .
The solenoid valve is located in front of the bulkhead above the water shut-off valve.
- Open the expansion tank cap and release any overpressure. Refit the cap.
- Place a container under the car.
- Pinch the coolant hoses, see «30 07 739 HOSE PINCH-OFF PLIERS»(ref-278630-S38829341832008013000000) .
- Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the valve. NOTE: Check that the vacuum hoses are free from cracks and leaks.
- Unplug the connector from the solenoid valve.
- Remove the cable tie holding together the solenoid valve and the cables.
- Remove the hose clips from the solenoid valve.
- Take out the water shut-off valve with the solenoid valve.
- Drill out the rivets to the solenoid valve.
- Change the solenoid valve.