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4 RA Checking Cooling System For Leaks (M54, N46, N47, N52) > < 3 RA Draining And Adding Coolant (N52K)
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E83:

If fitted, release drain plug (1) on coolant radiator.

On coolant radiators which do not have a drain plug, remove
coolant hose.

Open vent screw (1).

Use only recommended coolant, refer to BMW Service Operating
Fluids MG17.

Note:

Adhere to the following work sequence when adding coolant.

Switch ignition on

Seat heating to maximum temperature and fan to low speed

(heater valves are opened and auxiliary water pump starts
up).

Slowly fill expansion tank with coolant.

Close vent screw after bubble-free coolant emerges or after

filling up to max. cold fill level.

Vent cooling system.

RA  Draining and adding coolant (N52K)

BMW AG - TIS

11.02.2013  10:10

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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