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11 51 000 Removing and installing/replacing coolant pump (N54)

WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable collecting vessel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT: If a coolant pump which has already been operated is reused, it must be filled immediately after being removed with coolant (mixture ratio 1:1/water: coolant).

Installation note: 

  1. All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
  2. Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.
  3. In case there is contamination with engine oil, localize the oil leakage, clean and rectify.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 11 51 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw
G11164614Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Coolant emerges when the coolant hoses are detached from the coolant pump.
Cover surrounding components and plug connections with suitable apparatus.
Fig 2: Detaching Coolant Hose
G11164615Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten hose clamp (4).

Tightening torque 11 51 3AZ .

Detach coolant hose (1) and lay to one side.

Unclip line (5) at position (3).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Installation note: 

plug connection (2) must snap audibly into place!

Lay line (5) in direction of arrow to one side.

Unfasten hose clamp (2).

Tightening torque 11 51 4AZ .

Detach coolant hose (1) and lay to one side.

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Hose And Clamp
G11164616Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach clamp (3).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 11 51 2AZ .

Remove coolant pump (1) downwards.

Installation note: 

If a coolant pump is reused, it must be mechanically rotated once (breakaway torque at pump gears).

One coolant pump rotation will be sufficient.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Pump And Screws
G11164617Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.

Top up COOLANT .

VENTING INSTRUCTIONS must be observed without fail  .