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Venting cooling system and checking for
leaks (M54 / M56)

Warning!

Danger of scalding!

Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

E85: Remove radiator cover

Draining coolant:

The procedure is described in the section Draining and adding
coolant.

Note:

Use only recommended coolant.

Adding coolant:

To ensure the cooling system is properly vented, it is absolutely
essential to follow the steps below:

1. 

Open cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.

2. 

Open vent screw (2).

3. 

Switch on ignition.

4. 

Set heater control to maximum temperature.

5. 

Set fan to lower speed (so that heater valves open).

6. 

Fill with coolant slowly.

7. 

Close vent screw (2) when bubble-free coolant emerges.

RA  Venting cooling system and checking for leaks (M54 / M56)

BMW AG - TIS

13.02.2013  06:25

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

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