64 11 207 Replacing heater core

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WARNING: Follow instructions for working on cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- CLUBMAN .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unlock and detach coolant lines (1).

Carefully blow through twin pipes to remove remaining coolant from heater core.

Installation:

Make sure coolant lines (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Lines

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Remove trim for instrument panel at bottom left. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM .

Release screws (1) and feed out cover (2) towards bottom.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Screws

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NOTE: Have cloths or paper towels ready in order, if necessary, to catch escaping coolant.

Release screws (1) and pull out heater core (2) approx. 10 mm.

Release screw (5).

Unclip holder (3) and remove.

Carefully pull twin pipes (4) out of heater core (2) and if necessary catch escaping coolant.

Carefully pull out heater core (2).

Installation:

Fins of heater core (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure heater core (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Heater Core, Twin Pipes And Holder

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Installation:

If necessary, remove sealing rings (1) from heater core (2).

Replace all sealing rings (1).

Coat new sealing rings (1) with antiseize agent and fit on twin pipes (3).

Make sure twin pipes (3) are correctly seated on heater core (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Heater Core, Twin Pipes And Sealing Rings

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