Left Side

Remove intake filter housing with air-mass flow sensor.
Remove fan impeller with fan clutch, refer to Cooling System.

Unfasten drain plug for coolant on left engine block.
Drain and dispose of coolant.

Installation:
Replace sealing ring on drain plug.
Tightening Torque, refer to Engine, Specifications.
Top cup coolant. Vent cooling system and check for leaks, refer to Cooling System.





Pull lock (1) and detach water hose.
Installation:
Refer to general instructions for work on cooling system.





Disconnect connector.
Release screws on sealing flange.





Note: The sealing flange seals the timing case cover via the solenoid valve

If necessary, clean solenoid valve with a cloth.
Remove sealing flange (1).





Note: Once it has been removed, oil drips from the solenoid valve.

Have a cleaning cloth ready.
Make sure no oil drips onto the belt drive. Remove any remnants of oil immediately with cleaning cloth.
Release solenoid valve with special tool 11 6 420.





Installation:
Install solenoid valve (1).
Clean solenoid valve (1) and sealing face (2).





Installation:
Tighten down solenoid valve with special tool 11 6 420.
Tightening Torque, refer to Engine, Specifications.





Installation:
Check sealing flange (1), replace if necessary.
Apply a light coat of oil to inside of sealing flange (1) at sealing face to solenoid valve and carefully install.





Installation:
Insert screws on sealing flange and tighten down.