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Close coolant expansion tank.

Installation:

Close cap (1) until the arrow marks line up.

Important!

The following venting procedure is necessary e.g. when a part
is replaced in the cooling system or when the cooling system
is refilled.

Vehicles with independent heating only:

Open vent screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 00 4AZ

.

Slowly fill coolant expansion tank with recommended coolant. 

Close vent screw (1) after coolant emerges.

Installation:

Have a cleaning cloth ready and mop up emerging coolant.

Adding coolant:

Open vent screw (1).

Slowly fill coolant expansion tank up to lower edge of filler neck
with recommended coolant. 

Observe mixture ratio.

Close vent screw (1) until bubble-free coolant emerges.

Have a cleaning cloth ready and mop up emerging coolant.

Close cap on expansion tank.

RA  Venting cooling system and checking for water leaks (N52/ N52K/ N51/ N53)

BMW AG - TIS

22.01.2013  04:01

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

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