64 11 262 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary water pump: Recycling

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Coolant emerges when coolant lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting vessel ready.

Catch and dispose of emerging coolant.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER
Disconnect COOLANT HOSES

Unlock spring clamps (1) with special tool 17 2 050 .

Pull off coolant hoses (2) from auxiliary water pump (3).

Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

Pull off auxiliary water pump (3) from bracket (4).

Installation note:

Make sure auxiliary water pump (3) is seated correctly in bracket (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Auxiliary Water Pump, Coolant Hoses, Bracket And Spring Clamps

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After installation:

Fill cooling system
IMPORTANT: Filling and bleeding must not be performed in ECO-PRO MODE!
CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS