Coolant: Service and Repair

17 00 005 - Draining and adding coolant (N62)





Special tools required:
- 00 2 030 00 2 030 Universal Hydro-Lifter Basic Unit





Warning!
Danger of scalding!

Only carry out work on the cooling system after the engine has cooled down!





Protective measures/rules of conduct:

- Wear protective goggles
- Wear protective gloves
- Observe national/country-specific regulations





Important!
Risk of slipping due to coolant on the floor.

Danger of injury!

Catch and dispose of drained coolant in drip tray (1) and if necessary special tool 00 2 030 00 2 030 Universal Hydro-Lifter Basic Unit (universal hydraulic lifter).

Recycling:
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.





Follow instructions for working on cooling system Instructions for Working on Cooling System.

Use only recommended coolant.





Draining coolant:

Open cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.





Remove front splash guard.

Drain, catch and dispose of coolant from radiator.





Remove reinforcement plate Service and Repair.

Open drain plug (1) on engine block.

Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.

Installation Note:
Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque, 11 11 5AZ 11 11 Engine Block.





Adding coolant:

Use only recommended coolant.

Observe filling capacities Capacity Specifications.

Observe mixture ratio.

Vent cooling system and check for leaks Venting Cooling System and Checking for Water Leaks.