64 11 271 Replacing water valve for heater

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 530i, 2002 BMW 530i, and 2001 BMW 530i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

M52, M54 only:

Remove intake filter housing, refer to 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (M54) .

WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Water Valve (Duo) With Auxiliary Water Pump:

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release hose clamps (2) and detach hoses.

Pull water valve for heater (3) in direction of arrow out of rubber mounts.

Fig 1: Removing Water Valve For Heater (Water Valve Duo With Auxiliary Water Pump)

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Installation:

Ensure guides (1) and (2) are correctly seated.

If necessary, replace rubber mount.

Fig 2: Identifying Water Valve (Duo) With Auxiliary Water Pump

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Water Valve (Duo) Without Auxiliary Water Pump:

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release hose clamps (2) and detach hoses.

Pull water valve for heater (3) in direction of arrow out of rubber mounts.

Fig 3: Removing Water Valve For Heater (Water Valve (Duo) Without Auxiliary Water Pump)

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Installation:

Ensure guides (1) and (2) are correctly seated.

If necessary, replace rubber mount.

Fig 4: Identifying Water Valve For Heater (Duo Without Auxiliary Water Pump)

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Water Valve (Mono) Without Auxiliary Water Pump:

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release hose clamps (2) and detach hoses.

Pull water valve for heater (3) in direction of arrow out of rubber mounts.

Fig 5: Removing Water Valve For Heater (Water Valve (Mono) Without Auxiliary Water Pump)

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Installation:

Ensure guides (1) and (2) are correctly seated.

If necessary, replace rubber mount.

Fig 6: Identifying Water Valve For Heater (Water Valve (Mono) Without Auxiliary Water Pump)

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All:

NOTE: Filling and bleeding the cooling system, refer to 17 00 039 BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECKING FOR WATER LEAKS .