3 Series E46 320Cd (M47TU) COUPE
17 00 039
Venting cooling system and checking for
leaks (M47, M47TU)
Warning!
Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Caution!
When working on the oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must
protect the alternator against contamination.
Cover alternator with suitable materials.
Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator
malfunction.
Fill and vent cooling system,
refer to 17 00 005.
Check cooling system for leaks,
refer to 17 00 009.
M47:
Note:
To ensure that the cooling system is properly vented, it is
absolutely essential to run through the following steps:
1)
Open expansion tank
2)
Start engine (idling) and set heater to max. temperature
3)
Pour coolant into expansion tank up to max. cold fill
level. Run engine at idle until no further coolant needs to
be added.
4)
Close expansion tank
RA Venting cooling system and checking for leaks (M47, M47TU)
BMW AG - TIS
12.02.2013 13:25
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