17 00 005 Draining and adding coolant (S85)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M5, 2009 BMW M5, 2008 BMW M5, 2007 BMW M5, and 2006 BMW M5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

00 2 030 .

WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only carry out work on the cooling system after the engine has cooled down!

Protective measures/rules of conduct:

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

IMPORTANT: Risk of slipping due to coolant on the floor.
Danger of injury!

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)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Necessary preliminary work:

Follow notes for repair work on the cooling system .
Use only recommended coolant. See COOLING SYSTEM - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .

Draining coolant:

Open sealing cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Cap On Coolant Expansion Tank

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove coolant drain plug (1) on radiator. Drain, catch and dispose of coolant from radiator.

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Drain Plug On Radiator

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove coolant drain plug (1) on radiator. Drain, catch and dispose of coolant from radiator.

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque, see 17 11 4AZ.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Drain Plug On Radiator

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Vent and Top up coolant and vent cooling system.