17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (M52TU, M54, M56)

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

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Follow INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM .
Draining and topping up coolant. See 17 00 005 Draining and adding coolant (M54, M56)
Remove intake filter housing. See 13 71 000 REMOVE AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (M52TU, M54, M56)
Remove fan cowl. See 17 11 031 Replacing fan cowl (N42 / N40 / N45 / N46) (M54 manual gearbox)

Pull locking clips (1 and 2) upwards and detach coolant hose from expansion tank/radiator.

Fig 1: Pulling Locking Clips

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Installation:

Check sealing rings. Do not under any circumstances coat sealing rings with antiseize agent before installation.

Pull locking clip (1) upwards and detach coolant hose from expansion tank.

Fig 2: Detaching Coolant Hose From Expansion Tank

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Installation:

Check sealing rings. Do not under any circumstances coat sealing rings with antiseize agent before installation.

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) at level sensor.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection At Level Sensor

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If Automatic Transmission Is Fitted:

Pull lock (1) upwards and remove heat exchanger towards rear.

Installation:

Press lock (1) downwards before pushing on heat exchanger. The lock must snap audibly into place when the heat exchanger is forced on.

Fig 4: Pressing Lock

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If Automatic Transmission Is Fitted:

Installation:

Check sealing rings, replace if necessary.

Fig 5: Checking Sealing Rings

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Pull locking clip (1) upwards and detach coolant hose from radiator.

Fig 6: Pulling Locking Clip

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Installation:

Check sealing rings. Do not under any circumstances coat sealing rings with antiseize agent before installation.

Release screw (1).

Fig 7: Releasing Screw

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Release screw (1).

Fig 8: Releasing Screw

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Lift radiator out of mountings.

Fig 9: Lifting Radiator Out Of Mountings

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