17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (M62, M54 and M57)

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.

WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Recycling Catch and dispose of drained coolant. Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

NOTE: Follow instructions for working on cooling system.
Unscrew drain plug at bottom of radiator.
Drain coolant from radiator only.
Remove fan cowl.

M62 only:

Detach water hose (1) from radiator at top.

Detach water hose (2) from radiator at bottom.

Fig 1: Removing Water Hoses From Radiator

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Detach water hoses (1, 2 and 3) from mounting plate.

Fig 2: Detaching Water Hoses From Mounting Plate

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M62, M54 And M57 With Automatic Transmission:

Pull lock (1) upwards.

Remove heat exchanger (2) for automatic transmission fluid from mounting plate on radiator.

Fig 3: Removing Automatic Transmission Heat Exchanger

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NOTE: Oil lines remain connected to heat exchanger.

Installation:

Press lock (1) downwards
Push on heat exchanger

The lock must snap audibly into place when the heat exchanger is forced on.

Replace sealing rings (1) on heat exchanger.

Fig 4: Removing Sealing Rings On Heat Exchanger

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All cars:

Detach water hose (1) from radiator at bottom.

Fig 5: Detaching Lower Radiator Hose

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Release screws.

Tightening torque, refer to 17 11 1AZ in COOLING SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 (4.6 L) .

Remove retaining bracket (1).

Fig 6: Removing Retaining Bracket

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Detach sealing strip between radiator and radiator cassette.

Fig 7: Detaching Sealing Strip Between Radiator And Radiator Cassette

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Release screw on right of radiator.

Fig 8: Removing Screw On Right Of Radiator

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Release screw on left of radiator.

Fig 9: Removing Screw On Left Of Radiator

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Remove radiator towards top.

Fig 10: Removing Radiator

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Installation:

Lugs of both plastic guides (3) must be securely snapped into place in bores.

Replace faulty plastic guides (3).

Fig 11: Installing Plastic Guides And Replacing Faulty Plastic Guides

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Installation:

Insert radiator with supports into holders on left and right.

Fig 12: Installing Radiator To Supports

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If necessary, remove mounting plate from radiator.

Lever out expansion rivet (1).

Release screw (2).

Remove mounting plate.

Fig 13: Removing Mounting Plate

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