BMW X5: Removing And Installing Radiator (N52K)

WARNING: Danger of scalding! Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Wear protective goggles and gloves.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Follow instructions for working on cooling system.
• Remove fan cowl.
• Drain coolant.
• Unlock coolant hoses and detach.

Release screws.

Remove cover (1).

Fig. 10: Identifying Screws And Cover

Remove radiator (1) towards top.

Fig. 11: Identifying Radiator

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N52K)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Read out fault memory of DME control unit
• Switch off ignition

Fig. 12: Identifying Cover

Lever out expansion rivets (1).

Press lock (2) and raise intake duct (3).

Detach intake duct (3) from air filter housing and remove.

Fig. 13: Identifying Expansion Rivets, Lock And Intake Duct

Unclip Bowden cable for engine bonnet/hood actuator from transverse reinforcement (1).

Release screws on left and right sides. Tightening torque.

Fig. 14: Identifying Nut, Bracket And Pull Cable

Remove cross-brace (1).

Fig. 15: Locating Screws On Left And Right Sides

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

NOTE: For reasons of clarity, illustration and text show A/C system refrigerant lines removed.

Fig. 16: Identifying Plug

Press lock (1).

Raise fan cowl (2) until holder (3) can be brought into assembly position.

NOTE: For reasons of clarity, illustration and text show coolant hose removed.

Fig. 17: Identifying Lock, Fan Cowl And Holder

Press lock (1).

Feed out fan cowl (2) towards top and remove.

Fig. 18: Identifying Lock And Fan Cowl

Installation:

Insert retaining tab (1) at bottom on module carrier.

Fig. 19: Identifying Retaining Tab On Module Carrier

NOTE: Check stored fault messages.

Now clear the fault memory.

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