Replacement: engine radiator – BMW E39 touring. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
Check the coolant condition and replace it if necessary.
Please note: all work on the car – BMW E39 touring – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Open the hood.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
Step 4
Remove the fan shroud clips. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 5
Unscrew the cooling fan fastener. Use a combination spanner #32 (2 pieces).
Step 6
Remove the fan shroud. Remove the cooling fan.
Step 7
Prepare a container for fluids.
Step 8
Open the coolant drain tap.
Step 9
Drain the coolant from the engine.
Replacement: engine radiator – BMW E39 touring. Tip:
Caution! The coolant can be very hot.Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.All work should be done with the engine stopped.Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the drain hole.
Step 10
Close the coolant drain tap.
Step 11
Detach the clamp of the upper coolant hose. Use a crowbar.
Step 12
Detach the upper coolant hose.
Replacement: engine radiator – BMW E39 touring. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Caution! Coolant may leak from radiator openings.
Step 13
Detach the clamp of the lower coolant pipe. Use a crowbar.
Step 14
Detach the lower coolant pipe.
Replacement: engine radiator – BMW E39 touring. AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! Coolant may leak from radiator openings.
Step 15
Unscrew the radiator fasteners. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16
Remove the radiator.
Step 17
Install the new radiator.
Step 18
Screw in the radiator fasteners. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19
Clean the coolant hose. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 20
Attach the lower coolant pipe.
Step 21
Attach the clamp of the lower coolant pipe.
Step 22
Clean the coolant hose. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 23
Attach the upper coolant hose.
Step 24
Attach the clamp of the upper coolant hose.
Step 25
Install the cooling fan. Install the fan shroud.
Step 26
Tighten the cooling fan fastener. Use a combination spanner #32 (2 pieces). Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 33 Nm torque.
Step 27
Install the fan shroud clips.
Step 28
Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29
Remove the engine cover.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: engine radiator – BMW E39 touring. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Step 30
Open the coolant system bleed screw. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 31
Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
Step 32
Insert the funnel.
Step 33
Pour coolant in the coolant reservoir.
Replacement: engine radiator – BMW E39 touring. Tip:
Only use the coolant recommended by the manufacturer.The coolant level should be at the MAX mark.Wait until the air goes out of the system.
Step 34
Close the coolant system bleed screw. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 35
Run the engine for a few minutes. This should be done in order to remove residual air from the cooling system and to check if the components are operating correctly.
Step 36
Shut off the engine.
Step 37
Check the coolant level. If necessary, top up to the required level.
Step 38
Open the coolant system bleed screw. Use a flat screwdriver.
Replacement: engine radiator – BMW E39 touring. AUTODOC recommends:
This should be done in order to remove residual air from the cooling system and to check if the components are operating correctly.
Step 39
Close the coolant system bleed screw. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 40
Install the coolant reservoir cap.
Step 41
Screw on the coolant reservoir cap.
Step 42
Install the engine cover and secure it.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: engine radiator – BMW E39 touring. To avoid damaging the part during installation, do not use excessive force.
Step 43
Screw in the engine cover fasteners. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 44
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 45
Close the hood.
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