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Maintenance
X6 - P/N 6525032M1
2000 HOUR MAIN SERVICE
WARNING: Maintenance operations must be carried out when the engine is off. Make sure that the hand brake is
engaged and the key is not inserted in the dashboard.
WARNING: If you need to open the bonnet, follow the procedure indicated under "How to open the bonnet".
WARNING: Always use the specific PPE for the operation concerned.
WARNING:
Beware of burns caused by hot water and engine parts. [4.1.n]
STEP 60A
Engine coolant change
STEP 1
Remove the radiator cap slowly.
WARNING: Hot coolant can spray out if the
coolant recovery reservoir cap or radiator
cap is removed while system is hot. DO NOT
REMOVE RADIATOR CAP. To remove the cool-
ant recovery reservoir cap or radiator cap,
let system cool, turn cap to first notch, then
wait until all pressure is released. Scalding
can result from fast removal of radiator cap.
STEP 2
Put a suitable container under the engine block drain plug
(1) (located in the water inlet housing) and remove plug.
STEP 3
Put a hose on the radiator drain valve (2) and open valve.
Drain coolant into a suitable container.
IMPORTANT: Dispose of used drained coolant respon-
sibly. DO NOT pour on the ground or into a drain. Be
responsible for the environment.
STEP 4
Close the radiator drain valve (2) and install the drain plug
(1) when the system is empty.
STEP 5
Use a good quality radiator cleaner and fill the system.
Follow the instructions given with the radiator cleaner to
clean the system.
STEP 6
Remove the engine block drain plug and open the radiator
drain valve. Flush the system with clean water to remove
the radiator cleaner solution.
Allow cleaning solution to drain into suitable containers.
IMPORTANT: Dispose of the cleaning solution respon-
sibly. DO NOT pour on the ground or into a drain. Be
responsible for the environment.
STEP 7
Inspect the hoses and fittings for damage and leaks.
STEP 8
Install the engine block drain plug, close radiator drain
valve and remove drain hose.
STEP 9
– Fill the cooling system with the coolant solution as
specified on the next page.
– Start the engine and run at low idle for approximately
10 minutes.
– Stop the engine and check the coolant level.
– Replenish as required.
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