Radiator: Service and Repair

17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N62)

Warning:
Danger of scalding!
Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Recycling
Dispose of drained coolant.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Note:
- Follow instructions for working on cooling system
- Drain coolant from radiator
- Remove fan cowl with electric fan Service and Repair

Installation
Top up coolant.
Vent cooling system and check for leaks.





Disconnect coolant hose (1) from radiator at top.
Disconnect coolant hose (2) from radiator at bottom.






Detach coolant hoses (1, 2 and 3) from mounting plate.

Automatic transmissions only:




Pull lock (1) upwards.
Remove heat exchanger (2) for automatic transmission fluid from mounting plate on radiator.

Note:
Oil lines remain connected to heat exchanger.

Installation:
The lock must snap audibly into place when the heat exchanger is forced on.

Installation:



Replace sealing rings (1) on heat exchanger.





Disconnect coolant hose (1) from radiator at bottom.






Unfasten screws.
Tightening torque 17 11 1AZ.
Remove retaining bracket (1).






Release screw on right of radiator.






Release screw on left of radiator.






Remove radiator (1) towards top.

If necessary, remove mounting plate from radiator.






Lever out expansion rivet (1).
Release screw (2).
Remove mounting plate.