11 53 000 Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat (M54)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove radiator cover . See RADIATOR COVER .
Remove fan cowl . See FAN COWL .
Drain off and top up coolant . See 17 00 005 DRAINING OFF AND TOPPING UP COOLANT .

Illustrations show E46.

Pull locks and disconnect water hoses.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Water Hoses

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Loosen nut (1).

Release screws on thermostat housing, remove thermostat housing.

Fig 2: Removing Thermostat Housing

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Installation:

Keep sealing faces clean and free of oil.

Fig 3: Identifying Seal

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NOTE: The coolant thermostat is integrated in the coolant thermostat housing and can only be replaced as a complete unit.

Installation:

Replace gasket (1).

Fig 4: Replacing Gasket

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