64 11 262 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary water pump
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Follow instructions for working on cooling system. Refer to 17 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM .
M54 Only:
Remove intake filter housing. Refer to 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (M54) .
All:
WARNING:
Danger of scalding! Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
If necessary, remove bellows (1).
Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Withdraw auxiliary water pump (3) in direction of arrow from bracket (4).
Open quick-release couplings and detach water hoses (5) from auxiliary water pump (3).
Installation:
Ensure auxiliary water pump (3) is correctly seated in bracket (4).
Fill and vent cooling system. Refer to 17 00 039 VENTING COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECKING FOR LEAKS (M54/M56) .