17 11 040 Removing and installing/replacing thermostat inserts (N63 B40/B44 O 0/1, N74): Recycling

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Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable container.

Transmission oil emerges when engine oil lines are detached from transmission oil cooler.

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain COOLANT .
Remove FAN COWL .

Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque: see 4AZ in 17 10 RADIATOR, EXPANSION TANK

Remove thermostat insert (3).

Installation note:

Clean contact surfaces.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hoses, Nut And Thermostat Insertion Areas
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Assemble engine.

Check the OIL LEVEL in the automatic transmission.

If necessary, top up automatic transmission fluid.

Use only approved transmission fluid:

Trade name	BMW part number	Container size
ATF oil Shell L12108	83 22 2 152 426	20 liters