17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N62)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING: Danger of scalding! Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Recycling

Dispose of drained coolant.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

NOTE:

Follow instructions for working on cooling
Drain coolant from radiator
Remove fan cowl with electric fan

Installation:

Top up coolant.

Vent cooling system and check for leaks.

Disconnect coolant hose (1) from radiator at top.

Disconnect coolant hose (2) from radiator at bottom.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Coolant Hose From Radiator At Bottom

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Detach coolant hoses (1, 2 and 3) from mounting plate.

Fig 2: Removing Coolant Hoses From Mounting Plate

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Automatic transmissions only:

Pull lock (1) upwards.

Remove heat exchanger (2) for automatic transmission fluid from mounting plate on radiator.

NOTE: Oil lines remain connected to heat exchanger.

Installation:

The lock must snap audibly into place when the heat exchanger is forced on.

Fig 3: Removing Lock

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Installation:

Replace sealing rings (1) on heat exchanger.

Fig 4: Removing Sealing Rings

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Disconnect coolant hose (1) from radiator at bottom.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Coolant Hose From Radiator

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Unfasten screws.

Tightening torque, see COOLING SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove retaining bracket (1).

Fig 6: Removing Retaining Bracket

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Release screw on right of radiator.

Fig 7: Removing Screw On Right Of Radiator

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Release screw on left of radiator.

Fig 8: Removing Screw On Left Of Radiator

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Remove radiator (1) towards top.

Fig 9: Removing Radiator

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If necessary, remove mounting plate from radiator.

Lever out expansion rivet (1).

Release screw (2).

Remove mounting plate.

Fig 10: Removing Expansion Rivet

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