17 11 000 Removing And Installing Radiator (S54)

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

NOTE: Follow instructions for working on cooling system. Refer to 17 00 . . . INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM. .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove oil cooler. Refer to 17 21 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL COOLER (S54) .
Drain coolant. Refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING OFF AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (S54) .
Remove fan cowl. Refer to 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL (S54) .

Remove plug (1) from control unit for xenon light.

Remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Locating Plug From Control Unit For Xenon Light

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M3 CSL Only:

Feed out rubber grommets.

Unlock plug (1) from control unit and disconnect.

Remove cover (2).

Fig 2: View Of Plug From Control Unit

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Release screws (1, 2, 3).

Remove control unit for left xenon light.

Remove air cleaner. Refer to 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (S54) .

Fig 3: Identifying Control Unit For Left Xenon Light

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Release plastic retainers (1).

Remove plastic tube (2) on top side of radiator.

Fig 4: Locating Plastic Retainers On Radiator

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Release screw (1) at top left on radiator.

Tilt radiator towards rear and pull out in upward direction.

Fig 5: Locating Screw At Top Left On Radiator

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