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

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

Recycling:

Dispose of drained coolant.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

NOTE: Follow instructions for working on cooling system. Refer to 17 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM . Unscrew drain plug at bottom of radiator. Refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (M62, M54 AND M57) . Drain coolant from radiator only. Refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (M62, M54 AND M57) . Remove fan cowl.

M54 And M57 Only:

Remove coolant expansion tank. Refer to 17 11 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK (M54 / M57) .

Installation:

Top up coolant. Refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (M62, M54 AND M57)

Vent cooling system and check for leaks.

M62, M54 And M57 With Automatic Transmission:

Pull lock (1) upwards.

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

NOTE: Oil lines remain connected to heat exchanger.

Fig 1: Removing Heat Exchanger Of Automatic Transmission Fluid

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Installation:

Press lock (1) downwards.
Push on heat exchanger.

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

Installation:

Replace sealing rings (1) on heat exchanger.

Fig 2: Removing Sealing Rings On Heat Exchanger

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All Cars:

Detach water hose (1) from radiator at bottom.

Fig 3: Detaching Water Hose From Radiator

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Release screws.

Tightening torque, refer to 17 11 1AZ in COOLING SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove retaining bracket (1).

Fig 4: Removing Retaining Bracket

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Detach sealing strip between radiator and radiator cassette.

Fig 5: Detaching Sealing Strip Between Radiator And Radiator Cassette

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Release screw on right of radiator.

Fig 6: Removing Screw On Right Of Radiator

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Release screw on left of radiator.

Fig 7: Removing Screw On Left Of Radiator

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Remove radiator towards top.

Fig 8: 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 9: Installing Plastic Guides And Replacing Faulty Plastic Guide

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Installation:

Insert radiator with supports into holders on left and right.

Fig 10: Installing Radiator With Supports Into Holders On Left And Right

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If necessary, remove mounting plate from radiator.

Lever out expansion rivet (1).

Release screw (2).

Remove mounting plate.

Fig 11: Removing Expansion Rivet, Screw And Mounting Plate

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