17 00 005 Draining and adding coolant (S65)

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Special tools required:

00 2 030

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only carry out work on the cooling system after the engine has cooled down!
Risk of slipping due to coolant on the floor.

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 Special Tool (00 2 030)

G05476170

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Follow instructions for working on cooling system
Use only recommended coolant

Draining coolant:

Open cap (1) on coolant expansion tank (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cap On Coolant Expansion Tank

G05476171

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

If fitted, release drain plug (1) on coolant radiator.

On coolant radiators which do not have a drain plug, remove coolant hose.

Drain, catch and dispose of coolant from radiator.

Fig 3: Identifying Drain Plug

G06203622

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Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Adding coolant:

Vent cooling system and check for leaks .