17 00 005 Draining and adding coolant (N62, N62TU)

Special tools required: 

• 00 2 030  . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Protective measures/rules of conduct: 

• Wear protective goggles
• Wear protective gloves
• Observe national/country-specific regulations

Catch and dispose of drained coolant in drip tray (1) and if necessary special tool 00 2 030 (universal hydraulic lifter).

Recycling: 

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Fig 1: Identifying Tray And Special Tool 00 2 030 (Universal Hydraulic Lifter)

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Use only BMW recommended coolant. 

Draining coolant: 

Open cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.

Fig 2: Identifying Cap

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Remove front splash guard.

If fitted, open drain plug on coolant radiator. On coolant radiators which do not have a drain plug, remove coolant hose.

Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.

Fig 3: Identifying Drain Plug On Radiator

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Remove reinforcement plate.  See 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .

Open drain plug (1) on engine block.

Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque 11 11 5AZ.  See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 4: Identifying Drain Plug (1) On Engine Block

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Adding coolant. See  SPECIFICATIONS  . 

Vent Top up coolant and vent cooling system.