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

Special tools required:

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

Protective measures/rules of conduct:

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)

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Use only BMW recommended coolant.

NOTE: Illustration shows E65:

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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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 .