17 00 005 Draining and adding coolant (M54, M56)
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WARNING:
Danger of scalding! These tasks on the cooling system should only be carried out on an engine that has cooled down!
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of drained coolant.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
NOTE:
Follow instructions for working on cooling system. Refer to 17 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM
. Use only recommended coolant.
Draining Coolant:
Open cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.
Remove reinforcement plate. Refer to FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Remove front underbody protection.
Grip radiator adjusting screw (2) and undo drain plug (1) on radiator at bottom.
Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.
Installation:
Replace sealing ring.
Tightening torque, (2.5 N.m).
Open drain plug (1) on engine block.
Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.
Installation:
Replace sealing ring.
Tightening torque, (25 N.m).
Adding Coolant:
The procedure is described in the article 17 00 039 VENTING COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECKING FOR LEAKS (M54/M56) .