11 53 000 Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat (N63)

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WARNING: Risk of scalding!

Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Recycling

Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Drain COOLANT .
REMOVE fan cowl with electric fan.
Remove charge air cooler EXPANSION TANK .
Remove COOLANT PUMP .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Coolant emerges when the coolant hoses are detached from the coolant thermostat.

Cover surrounding components and plug connections with suitable apparatus

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the graphic shows the auxiliary water pump removed.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Thermostat, Coolant Hose, Plug Connection And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation note:

plug connection (3) must snap audibly into place!

Unlock snap fastener on coolant hose (2).

Detach coolant hose (2) and lay to one side.

NOTE: One of the screws is not shown and is located at the rear under the coolant thermostat (1).

Release screws (4).

Tightening torque 11 53 1AZ .

Lift out coolant thermostat (1).

NOTE: The coolant thermostat is integrated in the housing cap. It can only be replaced as a complete unit!

Clean sealing surface.

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Thermostat Sealing Ring

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Assemble engine.

Top up COOLANT .

BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS must be observed without fail .