11 53 325 Removing and installing/replacing coolant manifold (M62)

Disconnect intake air manifold,

refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (M62) .

Unscrew and remove splash guard.

Unfasten drain plug for coolant on right engine block.

Drain and dispose of coolant.

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening Torque,

refer to 11 11 5AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .

Top up coolant. Vent cooling system and check for leaks,

refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (M62) .

Remove all coolant hoses from coolant manifold.

Fig 1: Removing Coolant Hoses From Coolant Manifold

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Unfasten left and right screw connection on coolant manifold.

Fig 2: Unfastening Left And Right Screw Connection On Coolant Manifold

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Installation: 

Clean sealing faces and replace seals and sealing rings.