17 00 005 Draining and topping up coolant (M62, M54 and M57): M62:

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Open drain plug at bottom of radiator. Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.

Installation:

Replace seal.

Tightening torque, see 17 11 2AZ in COOLING SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug

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