17 00 005 Draining and adding coolant (N62)
WARNING:
Danger of scalding! Only carry out work on the cooling system after the engine has cooled down!
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Follow instructions for working on cooling system. Refer to 17 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM .
Use only recommended coolant.
Draining Coolant:
Open cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.
Remove front splash guard.
Drain, catch and dispose of coolant from radiator.
Remove reinforcement plate.
Open drain plug (1) on engine block.
Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.
Installation:
Replace sealing ring.
Tightening torque, refer to 11 11 5AZ in COOLING SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545i (4.4L) E60/N62 .
Adding Coolant:
Vent cooling system and check for leaks. Refer to 17 00 039 VENTING COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECKING FOR LEAKS (N62, N62TU) .