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17 00 005 Draining and topping up coolant (N14, N18)

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Notes 

WARNING: Risk of scalding!

Only carry out repair work on the cooling system after the engine has cooled down!

IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.
IMPORTANT: For dirt contamination of the cooling system (e.g. by engine oil), the cooling system must be rinsed with water until all dirt contamination is removed!

Necessary preliminary work 

FOLLOW NOTES FOR CARRYING OUT REPAIR WORK ON THE COOLING SYSTEM. 

After adding coolant, check the cooling system for leaks.

Draining coolant 

Unscrew sealing cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.

Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Cap On Coolant Expansion Tank
G04796515Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release spring strap on lower coolant hose (1) with special tool 17 2 052.

Detach coolant hose (1). Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.

Fig 2: Releasing Spring Strap On Lower Coolant Hose Using Special Tool 17 2 052
G04790090Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Adding coolant 

Observe FILLING CAPACITY .

Observe mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50% water.

FILL AND BLEED COOLING SYSTEM .

CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS.