17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (M54)
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WARNING:
Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
NOTE:
Follow instructions for working on cooling system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove radiator cover. See Removing Radiator Cover .
- Remove fan cowl. See 17 11 031 Removing And Installing/Replacing Fan Cowl .
- Drain off and top up coolant. See BMW Operating Fluids .
- If fitted:
Remove heat exchanger for automatic transmission fluid. See 17 22 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Heat Exchanger For Automatic Transmission .
- Remove coolant expansion tank. See 17 11 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Coolant Expansion Tank (M54) .
- Unlock coolant hoses and detach.
Lift radiator out of mountings.