11 51 000 Removing and installing/replacing water pump (N52K): Recycling
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Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable container.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
If a water pump that has already been operated is reused, it must be filled with coolant immediately after removal.
Mixture ratio, water: coolant = 1 : 1
Protect plug connections against coolant and contamination.
Cover plug connections with suitable materials.
Mixture ratio, water: coolant = 1 : 1
Protect plug connections against coolant and contamination.
Cover plug connections with suitable materials.
IMPORTANT:
Aluminum magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released .
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without
color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released .
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without
color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).