WARNING: Risk of scalding! Only perform the following repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
FOLLOW NOTES FOR REPAIR WORK ON COOLING SYSTEM .
NOTE: DISCONNECT coolant hoses from changeover valve for independent/auxiliary heater.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Removal:
Release screws (1).
Disconnect fuel line (2).
Release screws (1).
Unclip the fuel line (2).
Detach the holder (3).
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Observe coolant through flow direction, mark coolant hoses before removing.
NOTE: If necessary, catch escaping coolant.
Unlock and disconnect the connector (1).
Release hose clips (2) and detach coolant hoses (3).
Release screws (4).
Remove changeover valve for independent/auxiliary heating (5).
Installation:
Replacement:
Release screws (1).
Remove holder (2) from changeover valve for independent/auxiliary heating (3).
Position changeover valve for independent/auxiliary heating (5) correctly.
Tighten screws (4).
Attach coolant hoses (3) correctly and secure with spring band clamps (2).
Connect the connector (1).
Position the holder (3) correctly.
Tighten down the screws (1).
Clip in the fuel line (2).
Tighten down the screws (1).
Connect fuel line (2).
Required reworking:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle repair instructions: Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop
function (msa)
WARNING:
If the engine hood/bonnet contact is pulled upwards (workshop mode), the
information "switch closed" is output. The automatic engine start-stop function
is active.
An automatic engine start is possible.
Observe safety precautions when working on MSA vehicles.
Before carrying out ...