64 11 273 Rep Replacing water valve for heater (N63) (X6 xDrive 50i)

WARNING: Risk of burning!
Repair work on the cooling system may only be carried out when it has cooled down.

NOTE: CLAMP OFF coolant hoses on water valve.

Recycling

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

Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Remove COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .

NOTE: Engine is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release hose clamps (2, 3) and detach coolant hoses.

Installation note:

Do not mix up connections of coolant hoses.

Replace damaged coolant hoses.

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Installation note:

To avoid the buildup of noise, make sure that the rubber mounts (1) on the water valve are securely seated in the mounting on the frame side member (2).

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After installation:

Fill and vent cooling system. Refer to 17 00 039 VENT AND FILL COOLING SYSTEM WITH VACUUM FILLING UNIT REP-REP-RAR5317-1700039 - V.51 (X6 2015-2019) and check for leaks