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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1460 (COOLING SYSTEM - REPAIR - N51- E90)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
Section 1460 (Cooling System - Repair - N51- E90)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Section 1460 (Cooling System - Repair - N51- E90)
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- 1700 Coolant, Checking Cooling System
- 17 00 009 Checking cooling system for water leaks
- 1700009 Checking cooling system for watertightness
- 1700515 Checking function of radiator and heating system
- 1700005 Draining and topping up coolant (N52, N52K, N51, N53)
- 1700... Instructions for working on cooling system
- 1700... Notes on retrofitting a trailer towing device
- 1362608 Replacing radiator sensor (N51)
- 00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- 1700039 Venting and filling cooling system with vacuum filling unit
- 1700039 Venting cooling system and checking for water leaks (N52/N52K/N51/N53)
- 1710 Radiator, Expansion Tank, Pipes
- 1711 Engine Radiator With Attachment
- 64 53...Instructions for replacement of air conditioning capacitors and radiator/coolers
- 1711046 Removing and installing/replacing module carrier
- 1711000 Removing and installing radiator (N51, S65)
- 1711370 Removing and installing/renewing cooling loop for power steering
- 1711063 Removing and installing/replacing both radiator brackets (N54, N52, N52K, N51, N53)
- 1711100 Removing and installing/replacing coolant expansion tank (N45, N45T, N46, N46T, N52, N52K, N51, N53)
- 1711370 Removing and installing/replacing cooling coil for power steering (N54, N52, N52K, N51, N53, S65)
- 1711035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N51)
- 1721 Oil Cooler
- 1721500 Flushing transmission oil cooler with lines (automatic transmission)
- 1721500 Flushing transmission oil cooler with lines (automatic transmission) (GA6HP19Z, GAHP26Z, GA6HP32Z)
- 64 53...Instructions for replacement of air conditioning capacitors and radiator/coolers
- 1711063 Removing and installing/replacing both radiator brackets (N54, N52, N52K, N51, N53)
- 1722 Oil Cooler Lines
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.