Fill the cooling system with the vacuum filling unit

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Vacuum filling equipment

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Vacuum filling equipment - connected to the coolant expansion tank

Precondition

Sufficient premixed coolant must be present in the fluid tank of the vacuum filling equipment, 1 l to 2 l more than the filling capacity prescribed for the vehicle. The fluid tank of the vacuum filling equipment must be positioned at the same height as the coolant expansion tank.

The vacuum filling equipment must be functional and free of dirt.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Immobilization period-long fill of coolant!
Do not reuse used coolant.
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion protection effect of the coolant, it is essential to change the coolant. The cooling system must therefore be emptied and refilled.
In the case of other removal work involving the draining of part quantities of coolant, the coolant level must be topped up with new coolant.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Follow notes for repair work on the cooling system.
For additional information see: 17 00 NOTES FOR REPAIR WORK ON THE COOLING SYSTEM

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure that the ignition (terminal 15) is switched off prior to creating the vacuum with the vacuum filling equipment.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
G07 with S4NNA: The air conditioning control panel must be switched off.

Not the type of coolant

Coolant in the collecting vessel of vacuum filler device

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Choose the correct coolant for filling.

In general, a vehicle has to be filled with the coolant with which it is delivered from the factory.

G48 (Blue) (BMW LC-87)
Must not be mixed with i3 Coolant or G30 MINI Diesel W16.
i3 Coolant (Blue) (BMW LC-13)
Is used only for heater circuit i3. i3 Coolant must not be added to other coolant circuits or mixed with other coolants.
HT12 (Pink) (BMW LC-18)
Must not be mixed with i3 Coolant or G30 MINI Diesel W16.
HT12 (Green) (BMW LC-18)
Must not be mixed with i3 Coolant or G30 MINI Diesel W16.
G30 (Pink) (BMW LC-07)

May be W16 used exclusively for the MINI Diesel . G30 must not be filled in the other coolant circuits or mixed with the other coolants.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the engine or components in high-voltage vehicles
Using the incorrect coolant may lead to corrosion or gel formation in the coolant circuit .
Only use coolant that has been approved for the specific vehicle.
Only fill the vehicle with the coolant with which it was delivered ex works.
Only mix compatible coolants. The color does not allow any statement about coolant compatibility.
Selection of the correct coolant exclusively via the part number.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When using vacuum filling equipment to fill the coolant circuit, you must use special tool 5 A31 EF2 (strainer) to protect the inside of the coolant circuit from contaminants.

Connect special tool (2) 5 A31 EF2 to the vacuum filling equipment (1).
Connect the special tool (2) with the appropriate adapter (3) from the set of special tools 0 494 417 (17 0 100) .

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Fill the cooling system with special tool 2 152 473 .

Select a suitable adapter (Y) from the set of special tools 0 494 417 (17 0 100) :

Type	Engine	Adapter (Y) from 17 0 100
G05/G06/G07	B47/B57/B48/B58	17 0 105

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Filling capacity of high-temperature coolant circuit G05/G06/G07/G18
	B58B30M1	12.6 l
	B58B30M1 (OE 823)	13.6 l

Connect the selected adapter (Y) to the coolant expansion tank.
Connect the vacuum filling equipment to the connection (X) of the adapter.

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Check whether shutoff valves (A) and (B) of vacuum filling equipment (1) are closed.
Connect and lock connection (X) to the coolant expansion tank.

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Connect Venturi nozzle (1) to the vacuum filling equipment (2).
(X) is the connection on the coolant expansion tank.

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Connect compressed air (1).
(X) is the connection on the coolant expansion tank.

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Open shutoff valve (B).
The venturi nozzle generates a flow noise.

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Open shutoff valve (A) until the filling hose (1) is full without bubbles.
Close the shutoff valve (A) again.
» The filling hose (1) has now been bled.

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Check the coolant hoses for porosity and, if necessary, replace them.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The coolant hoses contract during vacuum build-up.
After a vacuum of -0.8 to -0.95 bar is reached in the coolant circuit (approx. 2 min), close shutoff valve (B).

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Check whether shutoff valves (A) and (B) are closed.
Disconnect the Venturi nozzle (1).

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Check

The vacuum in the coolant circuit must be maintained for at least 2 min.

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Result

» Vacuum drops.

Measure

Search for leaks, repair them, and start the filling procedure from the beginning.

Check

The vacuum in the coolant circuit must be maintained for at least 2 min.

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Result

» Vacuum remains constant.

Measure
- Continue with filling.
Keep shutoff valve (B) closed during the filling process.
To fill the cooling system, open shutoff valve (A) to the fluid tank of the vacuum filling equipment.

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Stop the filling procedure when the needle in the pressure tester is on 0 bar or it no longer drops.
If necessary, reduce remaining vacuum. Open the shutoff valve (B).

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Remove the vacuum filling equipment with the adapter from the coolant expansion tank.
Adjust the coolant level to the maximum mark.
After filling the engine cooling system with the vacuum filling equipment, also carry out the cooling system bleeding procedure.

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