61 31 382 Replacing coolant level switch

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WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Carry out work only after engine has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage connected water hoses.

Necessary preliminary tasks

If necessary, release screws for coolant expansion tank and raise coolant expansion tank slightly

NOTE: Operation is shown by way of example on the E85. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn coolant level switch (2) in direction of arrow and feed downwards out of coolant expansion tank (3).

Fig 1: Turning Coolant Level Switch

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Turn coolant level switch (1) and pull downwards out of coolant expansion tank (2).

Disconnect plug connection from coolant level switch.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Level Switch And Coolant Expansion Tank

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows coolant expansion tank (2) removed.

Turn coolant level switch (1) in direction of arrow, pull out of expansion tank (2) and remove.

Fig 2: Turning Coolant Level Switch

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