3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
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Flushing radiator
Note:
If oil has penetrated the coolant circuit, you must flush the
radiator and coolant expansion tank with cleaning agent, refer
to BMW Service Operating Fluids.
Caution!
When working on the oil, coolant or fuel circuit, protect the
alternator against contamination (not applicable to alternators
with coolant jackets).
Cover alternator with suitable materials.
Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an
alternator malfunction.
Separate coolant expansion tank
Remove radiator.
Remove coolant expansion tank.
Integral coolant expansion tank
Remove radiator.
1.
Prepare approx. 2 liters of cleaning agent.
2.
Fill radiator and coolant expansion tank and shake well. Wait
a few minutes until oil has separated.
3.
Drain radiator and coolant expansion tank.
4.
Reinstall cleaned radiator and if necessary coolant expansion
tank.
5.
Fill entire cooling system (heating control to "warm") with hot
water and thoroughly flush by changing water several times.
6.
Check drained flushing fluid for traces of oil. If necessary,
repeat Procedure 5.
After cleaning procedure, top up coolant.
RA Flushing radiator
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 11:23
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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