RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM 170-1

170 Radiator and Cooling System

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170-1 Belt-driven cooling fan, replacing. . . . . . . . .

. . 170-7
Coolant Pump and Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-1 Electric cooling fan, replacing . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 170-8
Radiator and Expansion Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-1 Auxiliary cooling fan, replacing . . . . . . . . . .
. . 170-8
Cooling Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-2 Thermostat, replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
. . 170-9
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-2 Coolant pump, replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-10

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170-2 RADIATOR SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-11

Cooling System Pressure Test . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-3 Radiator, removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . 170-11
Thermostat Quick Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-3
TABLES
Temperature Gauge Quick Check . . . . . . . . . 170-3
a. Coolant Temperature Sensor Wire Colors . . . . . . . . 170-3
Cooling fan, testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-4 b. Auxiliary Cooling Fan Switching Temperatures . : . .170-4
c. Auxiliary Cooling Fan Temperature
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . 170-5 Switch Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-5
Coolant, draining and filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-5 d. Cooling System Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-6
Cooling system, bleeding
(radiator with integral expansion tank) . . . . . 170-6

GENERAL

This section covers repair and troubleshooting information

for the engine cooling system . For heater core and related
heating and air conditioning components, see 640 Heating
and Air Conditioning .

Coolant Pump and Thermostat

A centrifuga¡-type coolant pump is mounted to the front of
the engíne . The belt-driven pump circulates coolant through
the system whenever the engíne is running. A thermostat con-
trols the flow of coolant into the radiator.

When the engíne is cold the thermostat is closed so coolant

bypasses the radiator, recirculating from the engíne directly
back to the pump . When the engíne reaches operating tem-
A. Expansion tank C. Dual temperature fan switch
perature, thethermostat opens and coolant circulates through B. Radiator drain screw
the whole system including the radiator .

Fig. 1 . Radiator assembly with integral expansion tank (4-cylinder

Radiator and Expansion Tank engine).

The radiator is a crossflow design . A translucent expansion On 6-cylinder models, a stand alone expansion tank is used .
tank provides for coolant expansion at higher temperatures and
easy monitoring of the coolant leve¡. On cars with automatic transmission, ATF is circulated
through an additional heat exchanger (ATF cooler).
On 4-cylinder modeis, the radiator expansion tank is integral
with the radiator. See Fig. 1 .

GENERAL

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Cooling Fans TROUBLESHOOTING

Belt-driven cooling fan. The primary cooling fan is belt- Most cooling system faults can be grouped into one of three
driven . It is mounted to the front of the coolant pump through a categories :
fan clutch . The fan clutch is a viscous fluid coupling that con-
trols the speed of the fan based on engine compartment tem- " Cooling system leaks
perature . " Poor coolant circulation
" Radiator cooling fan faults
Electric cooling fan . Models with M44 engine and stan-
dard transmission substitute an electric fan for the belt-driven When investigating the cause of overheating or coolant
viscous fan. This is attached to the rear of the radiator and loss, begin with a visual inspection . Be sure to check the con-
controlled via the DME 5.2 engine management system . dition and tension of the coolant pump drive belt . Check hoses
for cracks or softness . Check clamps for looseness. Check
NOTE- the coolant leve¡ and check for evidence of coolant leaks from
The electric cooling fan in these models is activated by the engine .
the engine control module (ECM) .
Check that the radiator fins are not blocked with dirt or de-
bris . Clean the radiator using low-pressure water or com-
Auxiliary cooling fan. In al¡ models a two-speed electric
pressed air. Blow outward, from the engine side out.
auxiliary cooling fan is mounted behind the front grill and in
front of the radiator . This fan is primarily used for the A/C sys-
Inspect the coolant pump by first removing the drive belt
tem, but also operates when the coolant temperature ex-
from the pump . Firmly grasp opposite sídes of the pulley and
ceeds a predetermined leve¡.
check for play in all directions. Spin the pulley and check that
the shaft runs smoothly.
Warnings and Cautions
NOTE-
The following warnings and Cautions should be observed
The coolant provides lubrication for the pump shaft, so
when working on the cooling system .
an occasional drop of coolant leaking from the pump is
acceptable. If coolant drips steadily from the vent hole,
WARNING - the pump should be replaced.
" At normal operating temperature the cooling sys-
tem is pressurized. Allow the system to cool as The cooling system becomes pressurized at normal operat-
long as possible before opening-a minimum of ing temperature, which raises the boiling point of the coolant.
an hour-then release the cap slowly to allow
Leaks may prevent the system from becoming pressurized,
sale release of pressure.
allowing the coolant to boil at a lowertemperature . If visual ev-
" Releasing the cooling system pressure lowers idence is inconclusive, a cooling system pressure test can
the coolants boiling point and the coolant may help to pinpoint hard-to-find leaks.
boíl suddenly. Use heavy gloves and wear eye
and lace protection to guard against scalding . If the cooling system is full of coolant and holds pressure,
" Use extreme care when draining and disposing of the next most probable cause of overheating are:
engine coolant. Coolant is poisonous and lethal
to humans and pets. Pets are attracted to coolant " Faulty radiator fan
because of its sweet smell and taste . Consult a " Loose or worn drive belt
veterinarian immediately if coolant is ingested by " Failed thermostat or coolant pump
an animal. " Clogged/plugged radiator or coolant passages .

CAUTION- NOTE -
" Avoid adding cold water to the coolant while the " Some early style coolant pumps were fitted wíth fi-
engine is hot or overheated. If it is necessary to berlplastic type impellers . Over time, this impeller can
add coolant to a hot system, do so only with the wear away and result in overheating. The plastic im-
engine running and coolant pump tuming. peller can also slip or free-wheel on the pump shaft. If
the engine overheats and no other faults can be
" Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the bat- found, the old style impeller may be the cause of the
tery disconnection cautions given at the front of problem.
this manual on page viii.
" Only pumps with the updated metal impeller should
be used for replacement.

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 RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM 170-3

Cooling System Pressure Test If the engine overheats and no other cooling system tests
indicate trouble, the radiator may have some plugged passag-
A cooling system pressure test is used to check for internal es that are restricting coolant flow .
leaks. Some of the common sources of internal leaks are a
faulty cylinder head gasket, a cracked cylinder head, or a Temperature Gauge Quick Check
cracked cylinder block.
The coolant temperature sensor is located on the intake
To do a cooling system pressure test, a special pressure manifold (left) side of the cylinder head, under the intake man-
tester is needed . ifold runners. See Fig. 2.

WARNING -
At normal operating temperature- the cooling sys-
tem is pressurized. Allow the system to cool before
opening . Release the cap slowly to allow sale re-
tease of pressure.

With the engine cold, instan a pressure tester to the expan-

sion tank . Pressurize the system to the specification listed be-
low. Pressure should not drop more than 0.1 bar (1 .45 psi) for
at leakt two minutes. If the pressure drops rapidly and there is
no sign of an externa¡ leak, the cylinder head gasket may be
faulty . Consider a compression test as described in 100 En-
gine-General .

The screw-on type expansion tank cap should also be test-

ed using a pressure tester and the correct adapter.

Cooling System Test Pressure

" Radiator test pressure . . . . . . . . . . 1 .5 bar (21 .75 psi)
" Radiator cap test pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 2 bar (29 psi)

U.¡ig .v
CA UTION-
Fig. 2. Temperature gauge sender on M44 engine . Temperature
Exceeding the speclfied test pressure could dam- gauge sender location is similar on al] engines.
age the radiator or other system components .

In early models, the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sen-

Carefully inspect the radiator cap for damage . Replace a sor for the fuel injection and the coolant temperature gauge
faulty cap or a damaged cap gasket . sender are located side by side .

Thermostat Quick Check In later models, the ECT sensor and the gauge sender are
combined into one sender unit . For wire colors refer to Table a.
To check if the thermostat is opening and coolant is circulat-
ing through the radiator, allow a cold engine to reach operat- Table a. Coolant Temperature Sensor Wire Colors
ing temperature (temperature gauge needie approximately
centered). Shut off engine . Feel the top radiator hose . If the Sensor Terminal Wire colors
Function location number
hose is hot to the touch, the coolant is probably circulating cor-
rectly. If there are any cool areas in the hose or radiator, cool- Two sensors:
antflow to the radiator is probably restricted . Check for a faulty Temperature Rear 1 Brown/violet
thermostat or a plugged radiator. gauge sender 2 Brown/yellow
ECT sensor Front 1 Brown/red
2 Brown or
NOTE- Brown/black
A thermostat that is stuck open will cause the engine to One sensor :
warm up slowly and run below normal temperature at Temperature Dual 1 Brown/yellow
highway speed. A thermostat that is stuck closed will re- gauge sender sensor 2 Brown/violet
strict coolant flow to the radiator and cause overheating . ECT sensor 3 Brown/red
4 Brown/black
or Grey/black

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A quick test at the coolant temperature gauge sender can The auxiliary cooling fan comes on when coolant tempera
determine if the gauge is functioning correctly. ture exceeds a predetermined leve¡ or whenever the air condi-
tioning is on . A dual-range temperature switch for cooling fan
lf the gauge needie remains at the rest position with the en- control is mounted on the right side of the radiator . See Fig. 3.
gine warm, remove the harness connector from the sender
and jumper the correct terminals in the connector to simulate
a high engine temperature . See Table a. Turn the ignition on .
If the gauge needle moves upward, the sender is faulty . If the
gauge does not respond, the wiring to the gauge is broken
(open circuit) or the gauge itself is faulty .

WARNING -
1996 and laten models are OBD 11 compliant. Dis-
connecting electrical connectors wíth the ignition
turned on may set fault codes in the ECM. It is rec-
ommended that you leave the diagnosis of faults in
the coolant temperature sensor system to the BMW
dealer service department which has specialized
OBD 11 scan tool equipment.

If the gauge needle reads too high when the engine is cold,
remove the harness connector from the sender. Turn the igni-
tion on . lf the gauge needle position does not change, the wir-
ing or the gauge is shorted to ground . If the gauge needle
drops, the sender is faulty and should be replaced . When re-
placing a faulty coolant temperature sender, the gasket ring
on the sender should also be replaced .

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Tightening Torque Fig. 3. Radiator cooling fan temperature switch (arrow).

" Temperature gauge sender to engine 18 Nm (13 ft-Ib)
WARNING -
" Use caution when testing the electric cooling
Cooling fan, testing fan(s) and coolant temperature switch . Keep
hands and wires clear of the fan blades. The cool-
ing fan(s) can run any time the ignition is ON.
NOTE-
On M44 engines with manual transmission, the primary " For greatest safety, coolíng fan and coolant tem-
electric cooling fan is mounted on the engine side of the perature switch tests should be performed on a
radiator and is controlled by the engine control module cold engine with the air conditioning off.
(ECM) . Troubleshooting this circuit should be left to an
authorized BMW dealer with the proper diagnostic If a faulty thermostat, trapped air, or a restriction in the sys-
equipment tem is not allowing the coolant to circulate through the radia-
tor, the temperature switch will not close and the auxiliary
An otherwise sound cooling system may still overheat, par- cooling fan will not run. Before making the tests described be-
ticularly with prolonged idling, due to a failure of the coolíng low, make sure the thermostat is operating correctly as de-
fan(s) . scribed earlier. The normal switching temperatures for the
dual -speed switch are listed in Table b.
The belt-driven cooling fan is controlled by a temperature
dependent viscous clutch . A failed fan clutch may affect air Table b. Auxiliary Cooling Fan Switching
flow through the radiator resulting in overheating or possibly
Temperatures
overcooling .
Speed Switching temperature
With the engine off, check the fan clutch by spinning the fan. Low sp eed 196°F(91°C)
The fan should spin on the clutch with some resistance . High speed 210°F(99°C)
Check for signs of leaking fluid from the clutch . If the fan free-
wheels with no resistance, cannot be tu rned by hand, or there
are signs of oil leakage, the clutch should be replaced .

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 RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM 170-5

NOTE-
Some cars covered by this manual may have an alter-
nate cooling fan switch with switching temperatures of
176%190W (80%88°C). When replacing the switch
check the switching specifications, which should be ~r~nmm
a 0
stamped on the switch body. 0
0
1 . If coolant is circulating at normal operating tempera-
ture, but auxiliary cooling fan does not run, disconnect
connector from radiator temperature switch and make
tests listed in Table c.

Table c. Auxiliary Cooling Fan Temperature

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Switch Tests

Wires jumpered Test Fig. 4. Auxiliary radiator cooling fan low speed relay (1) and high
conditions Test resuits
speed relay (2) in power distribution box. (Relay locations may
Black/green (terminal 2) and vary.)
Ignition ON Fan runs on
brown (terminal 1) low speed
Black/gray (terminal 3) and I Ignition ON Fan runs on
brown (terminal 1) high speed

2. If fan runs only when powered directly by jumpered

connector and hot coolant is circulating through radia-
tor, radiator temperature switch is most likely faulty. Use
a new sealing ring when replacing switch

Tightening Torque
" Temperature switch to radiator . . . . . . 15 Nm (11 ft-Ib)

3. If auxiliary fan does not run when powered directly,

check for battery voltage at temperature switch connec-
tor (black/green wire) with ignition on . If battery voltage
is not present, check fuses. See 610 Electrical Com-
ponent Locations.

Auxiliary Cooling Fan Circuit Fuses Fig. 5. Auxiliary radiator fan resistor (arrow).
" Fuse16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 amp
" Fuse 41 (ex. M44 w/man. trans) . . . . . . . . . . . 30 amp
" Fuse 48 (M44 w/man. trans. only) . . . . . . . . . . 40 amp COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE

4. If no faults are found, remove low speed relay and turn Coolant, draining and filling
ignition ON . See Fig. 4.
1 . Remove expansion tank cap. Set temperature controls
" Check for power at terminal 30 and terminal 86 of relay to full warm .
socket .
" Reinstall low speed relay and repeat test at high speed
WARNING -
relay socket . Fix any wiring faults found.
Allow the cooling system to cool before openlng or
draining the cooling system .
On early production cars (up to 9/92): If fan operates only on
high speed and no electrical faults have been found up to this
point, use an ohmmeter to check that fan resistor is not electri- 2. Place 3ra allo beneath radiator drain plug and re-
cally open . Resistor is mounted on auxiliary cooling fan housing move drain plg.ug. See Fig. 6.
behind front grille . See Fig. 5. Wiring diagrams for the radiator
cooling fan can be found under Electrical Wiring Diagrams . 3. Place 3-g mlon pail beneath rear of engine blo k. Loos-
en and re ove engine block coolant drain plug .

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170-6 RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM

Tightehing Torques
" Radiator drain plug to radiator . . . 2-3 Nm (18-27 in-lb)
" Engine block drain plug to block . . . . 25 Nm (18 ft-Ib)

Cooling system, bleeding

(radiator with integral expansion tank)

NOTE -
On radiators with a separate expansion tank, a bleed
screw is not provided . The cooling system with sepa-
rate expansion tank is self bleeding via the vent hose
on the expansion tank.

Air may become trapped in the system during filling .

Trapped air can prevent proper coolant circulation . Whenever
the coolant is drained and filled, the system should be bled of
trapped air.

Fig . 6 . Radiator drain plug (arrow) .

1 . With engine cold, add coolant to expansion tank until
level reaches COLD (KALT) mark on tank .
WARNING -
Coolant is poisonous . It is especially lethal to pets . 2. Loosen bleed screw on radiator expansion tank . See
Clean up spills immediately and rinse the area with Fig. 7.
water.

NOTE -
The block drain plug is located on the exhaust side of
the engine, near the reas of the engine.

4 . Reinstall radiator and engine block drain plugs using

new sealing washers. Leave heater controis on full
warm .

5 . Using a coolant mixture of 50% antifreeze and 50% dis-

tilled water, fill system slowly On radiator with integral
expansion tank, bleed cooling system as described be-
low.

NOTE-
" Tap water may cause corrosion of radiator, engine
and coolant hoses.

" Coolant can often be reused provided it is clean and

less than two years old. Do not reuse coolant when re-
placing damaged engine parts. Contaminated coolant
may damage the engine or cooling system .
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Table d. Cooling System Capacities Fig . 7. Cooling system bleed screw on radiator (arrow) . Note cold
level mark on expansion tank .
Engine j Capacity

4-cylinder 1 6 .5 liters (6 .9 qt) 3 . M3 models : Loosen bleed screw on thermostat hous-

ing .
6-cylinder
M50/M52 10 liters (10 .6 qt)
S50US/S52US 10 .5 liters (11 .1 qt) 4 . Set temperature controls in passenger compartment to
fui¡ warm and turn ignition on position (do not start en-
gine) .

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5. Slowly add coolant until it spills from bleed screws .

When coolant spillíng from bleed screws is free of air
bubbies, tighten screws .

6. Run engine until it reaches operatíng temperature . Af-

ter engine has cooled, recheck coolant level and top up
as necessary.

CAUTION-
Always use genuine BMW coolant or its equiva-
lent to avoid the formation of harmful, clogging de-
posits in the cooling system . Use of other
antifreeze solutions may be harmful to the cooling
system .

Tightening Torque
" Radiator bleed screw
to thermostat housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Nm (71 in-lb)

Belt-driven cooling fan, replacing Fig. 8. Radiator cooling fan nut (arrow). Nut has left-hand threads.
1 . Using a 32 mm wrench on fan clutch nut, turn wrench
quickly in a clockwise direction (working from front of
car) to loosen . Spin fan off pump. See Fig. 8.

NOTE-
" The radiator cooling fan nut (32 mm wrench) has left-
hand threads .

" The nut may be difficult to loosen. Use a tool to hold

the coolant pump pulley stationary. BMW has a spe-
cial tool for this purpose (BMW special tool no. 115
030).

2. Remove expansion rivets holding shroud to radiator.

See Fig. 9. Remove fan and shroud together.

NOTE-
Store the removed fan clutch assembly in an upright
(installed) position to prevent loss of clutch fluid.

3. To replace fan clutch, remove fan mounting bolts and

separate clutch from fan . 0013203
Fig. 9. Fan shroud retaining rivet (arrow). Pry out center pin and re
4. Installation is reverse of rernoval . move rivet. Rivet design may vary depending on model and
model year.

Tightening Torques
" Clutch nut to coolant pump (left-hand threads)
Wíthout BMW tool no. 11 5 040 . . . . . 40 Nm (29 ft-lb)
With BMW tool no . 11 5 040 . . . . . . . 30 Nm (22 ft-Ib)
" Fan to viscous clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Nm (89 in-lb)

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Electric cooling fan, replacing

On late 4-cylinder models (M44 engine) with manual trans-

mission, the primary cooling fan is electrically operated and is
mounted on the engine side of the radiator.

1 . If necessary, remove cover from top of radiator. See

Fig. 10 .

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Fig. 11 . Front radiator air shroud fasteners (arrows) .

0012505
Fig. 10. Aircover in back of radiator. Unclip cover from fan shroud af-
ter removing mounting screws.

2. Disconnect fan harness connector at bottom left of ra-

diator.

3. Remove fan shroud mounting screws at left and right

side of radiator. Lift fan assembly straight up and off ra-
diator.

4. Installation is reverse of removal. Be sure to align side

tabs on fan housíng with retaining tabs on radiator
when reinstalling fan.

Auxiliary cooling fan, replacing Fig. 12. Version 1 auxiliary fan mounting screws (arrows) .

The auxiliary electric cooling fan is mounted behind the

NOTE -
front bumper, in front of the A/Ccondenser. There are two ver-
If necessary, remove front bumper or lower engine cov-
sions of auxiliary fans installed, depending on model and en- er to access electrical harness connector.
gine installed.

TType 1 (u p to 9192) 4. Installation is reverse of removal.

1 . Remove front radiator air shroud . See Fig. 11 . l) Type 2 (from 9192)

2 . Remove fan mounting screws . See Fig. 12 . 1 . Remove front bumper and radiator grilles. See 510 Ex-
terior Trim, Bumpers.
3. Tilt fan forward. Disconnect electrical harness connec-
tor before lifting fan up. 2. Remove fan mounting screws . See Fig. 13 .

3. Angle fan up and forward, disconnecting electrical har-

ness connector behind it . Remove it through bumper
opening .

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 RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM 170-9

WARNING -
Allow the cooling system to cool before opening or
draining the system .

2 . Remove belt-driven cooling fan and fan shroud as de-

scribed earlier.

3 . On M52/S52US engines : Unclip wiring duct retaining

clips and remove duct from above thermostat housing .
Also remove engine front lifting bracket .

4 . Remove thermostat housing from front of engine . See

Fig . 15 .

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Fig. 13 . Version 2 auxiliary fan mounting screws (arrows) . Front
bumper has been removed .

4 . Installation is reverse of removal .

Thermostat, replacing
The coolant thermostat is instalied in a housing at the front
of the cylinder head . See Fig . 14 .

Fig. 15 . Thermostat housíng shown removed (6-cylinder engine) .

5 . Remove thermostat . Note thermostat direction and ori-

entation before removing .

6 . Insta¡¡ new thermostat and/or thermostat housing using

new O-ring and gasket(s) as necessary.

NOTE-
Some thermostats have a direction arrow or vent hole
near the edge. Install the thermostat so that either the
arrow or hole are at the top.

oo131ss 7 . Installation is reverse of removal . Fill system with cool-

ant as described under Coolant, draining and filling .
Fig . 14 . Coolant thermostat and housíng .

CAUTION -
NOTE- Be sure to reconnect ground wire(s) at thermostat
housing mounting bolt, where applicable.
On M44 engines, the thermostat is integrated into the
thermostat housíng. If the thermostat requires replace-
ment, the complete thermostathousing mustbe replaced.
Tightening Torques
1 . Drain radiator as described above under Coolant, " Thermostat housing cover
draining and filling . to housing or coolant pump . . . . . . . . 10 Nm (89 in-lb)
" Engine lifting bracket bolt to thermostat housing
(M52/S52US engine)(M8) . . . . . . . . . 22 Nm (17 ft-Ib)

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Coolant pump, replacing

The engine coolant pump is mounted in the front of the en-
gine on the timing cover. See Fig. 16 .

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Fig. 17 . Engine drive belt tensionerbeing released on M44 engine . Pry

off tensioner cover and then lever tensioner in counterciock-
wise direction (as facing engine) and slip belt off pulleys .

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Fig. 16 . Coolant pump mounted on timing cover.

NOTE-
Only replacement coolant pumps with metal ¡mpellers
should be installed. Pumps with plastic impellers
should not be used.

1 . Drain cooling system as described earlier.

WARNING -
Allow cool¡ng system to cool before open¡ng or
drain¡ng system .

2. Remove primary cooling fan shroud and cooling fan

(belt-driven or electric) as described earlier.
Fig. 18 . Drive belt tensioner being released on M52 engine . Pry off
3. Disconnect hoses from thermostat housing . Unbolt tensioner cover and then lever tensioner clockwise (as facing
thermostat housing from front of cylinder head . engine) to release belt tension.

4. Remove coolant pump drive belt . See Fig . 17 or Fig.

NOTE-
18 .
" The 4-cylinder coolant pump ¡s mounted us¡ng two dif-
terent length bolts . Note where the longer bolt fits dur-
NOTE- ing disassembly.
- Mark direction of drive belt rotation if reusing belt. " The 6-cylinder coolant pump ¡s mounted on studs and
retained by nuts.
" Severa¡ drive belt and tensioner configurations have
been used in E36 models . Refer to 020 Maintenance
7. Insert two screws (M6) in tapped bores and tighten uni-
Program and 640 Heating and Air Conditioning .
formly until pump is free from timing chain cover. See
5. Remove coolant pump pulley from pump. Fig. 19 .

6. Remove mounting fasteners from pump .

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 RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM 170-11

Fig . 19 . Coolant pump being removed . Thread two M6 bolts (arrows)

in evenly to withdraw pump . (Thermostat and hoses have
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been removed tor visual access .)
Fig . 20. Cooling fan dual temperatura switch (arrow) on right sido of
radiator.
8 . Installation is reverse of removal .
" Be sure to replace O-ring and gaskets . 6 . Where applicable, disconnect automatic transmission
" Coat O-ring with lubricant during installation . fluid (ATF) cooler lines from radiator . See Fig . 21 .

Tightening Torque
" Coolant pump to timing chain cover
M6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Nm (89 in-lb)
M8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Nm (17 ft-Ib)
" Coolant pump pulley
to coolant pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Nm (89 in-lb)

RADIATOR SERVICE

Radiator, removing and installing

1 . Drain radiator as described earlier.

WARNING -
Allow cooling system to cool before opening or
draining system .

2 . Remove primary cooling fan (belt-driven or electric) as Fig. 21 . Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) linos at radiator.
described earlier.
7 . Carefully pry out radiator retaining clips from top of ra-
3 . Disconnect cooling fan and leve¡ sensor harness con- diator . See Fig . 22 .
nectors from bottom of radiator, where applicable
8 . Pul¡ radiator up and out of car.
4 . Disconnect harness connector from auxiliary fan dual
temperature switch . See Fig . 20 .
NOTE-
The radiator rests on two rubber mounts. Check that
5 . Disconnect all coolant hoses from radiator.
the mounts do not stick to the bottom of the radiator.

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170-12 RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM

Fig. 22 . Radiator retaining clip being removed . Push down and pulí
screwdriver forward to release clip .

9 . Installation is reverse of removal .

" Fill radiator and cooling system as described under
Coolant, draining and filling .
" Check ATF leve¡ and, if necessary, top up. See 240 Au-
tomatic Transmission .

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