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Venting cooling system and checking for
leaks (M62)

Warning!

Danger of scalding!

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

Check cooling system for leaks.

Top up coolant.

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

1. 

Open cap on coolant expansion tank.

2. 

Turn on ignition

3. 

Set heating controller to maximum temperature

4. 

Set fan to low setting. This opens the heating valves and

starts the auxiliary water pump.

5. 

Carry out filling procedure slowly

6. 

Close vent plug when bubble-free coolant emerges

7. 

Fill expansion tank until full.

8. 

Close coolant expansion tank

9. 

Allow engine to warm up until thermostat opens

RA  Venting cooling system and checking for leaks (M62)

BMW AG - TIS

08.02.2013  03:30

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

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