11 53 325 Removing and installing/replacing coolant manifold (M62)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect intake air manifold,

refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (M62) .

Unscrew and remove splash guard.

Unfasten drain plug for coolant on right engine block.

Drain and dispose of coolant.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening Torque,

refer to 11 11 5AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .

Top up coolant. Vent cooling system and check for leaks,

refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (M62) .

NOTE: Illustration with engine removed.

Remove all coolant hoses from coolant manifold.

Fig 1: Removing Coolant Hoses From Coolant Manifold

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NOTE: Illustration with engine removed.

Unfasten left and right screw connection on coolant manifold.

Fig 2: Unfastening Left And Right Screw Connection On Coolant Manifold

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Installation:

Clean sealing faces and replace seals and sealing rings.