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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2455 (COOLING SYSTEM - REPAIR - F13)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
Section 2455 (Cooling System - Repair - F13)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Section 2455 (Cooling System - Repair - F13)
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- Coolant, Checking Cooling System
- 00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- 17 00... Instructions for repair work on cooling system
- Coolant Requirements, Mixture Ratio, and Water Quality
- 17 00 005 Draining and adding coolant (N55)
- 17 00 005 Draining and adding coolant (N63)
- 17 00 005 Drain and top up coolant (N63O1)
- 17 00 005 Draining and topping up coolant (S63)
- 17 00 009 Checking cooling system for watertightness (N55, N63)
- 17 00 009 Checking watertightness of cooling system (N63O1)
- 17 00 009 Checking water tightness of cooling system (S63)
- 17 00 039 Bleed cooling system and check for watertightness (N55)
- 17 00 039 Bleeding cooling system and checking for watertightness (N63)
- 17 00 039 Bleeding cooling system and checking for watertightness (N63O1)
- 17 00 039 Bleeding cooling system and checking for watertightness (S63)
- 17..... Bleeding cooling system for charge air cooler (N63)
- 17..... Bleeding cooling system for charge air cooler (S63)
- 17 00 039 Venting and filling cooling system with vacuum filling unit
- 17 11... Bleed and fill the cooling system for the charge air cooler with the vacuum filling unit
- Radiator, Expansion Tank, Pipes
- Engine Radiator With Attachment
- 64 53... Instructions for replacement of air conditioning capacitors and radiator/coolers
- 17 11... Bleed and fill the cooling system for the charge air cooler with the vacuum filling unit
- 17 11... Clean the radiator ribs
- 17 11 000 Removing and installing the radiator (N55)
- 17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N63, N63O1)
- 17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (S63)
- 17 11 100 Removing and installing/replacing coolant expansion tank (N55)
- 17 11 100 Removing and installing/renewing coolant expansion tank (N63)
- 17 13 020 Removing and installing/replacing intercooler expansion tank (N63)
- 17 11 100 Removing and installing/replacing the coolant expansion tank (N63O1)
- 17 13 020 Removing and installing/replacing expansion tank for charge air cooler (N63O1)
- 17 11 100 Removing and installing/replacing coolant expansion tank (S63)
- 17 13 020 Removing and installing/replacing expansion tank for charge air cooler (S63)
- 17 11 120 Removing and installing/replacing cooler for charge air cooler (N63)
- 17 11 120 Removing and installing/replacing charge air cooler (S63)
- 17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing additional water cooler (N55)
- 17 11 370 Removing and installing/replacing cooling loop for hydraulic steering (N55)
- 17 11 370 Removing and installing/replacing cooling loop for hydraulic steering (N63)
- 17 11 370 Removing and installing/replacing cooling loop for hydraulic steering (S63)
- 17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler (N63)
- 17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler (N55)
- 17 11 200 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler (S63)
- 17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N55)
- 17 11 035 Removing and installing/renewing fan cowl with electric fan (N63)
- 17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing the fan cowl with electric fan (N63O1)
- 17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (S63)
- 17 11 040 Removing and installing/replacing thermostat on gearbox oil cooler (N55)
- 17 11 017 Removing and installing/replacing left auxiliary coolant cooler (S63)
- 17 11 016 Removing and installing/replacing right auxiliary coolant cooler (S63)
- 17 13 030 Removing and installing/replacing coolant filler neck (N63)
- 17 13 030 Removing and installing/replacing coolant filler neck (S63)
- 17 22 030 Removing and installing/replacing oil line for engine oil cooler (N55)
- 17 22 080 Removing and installing/replacing feed and return lines for engine oil cooler (N63)
- Auxiliary Water Pump
- Oil Cooler
- 64 53... Instructions for replacement of air conditioning capacitors and radiator/coolers
- 17 21 500 Rinse transmission oil cooler with lines (GA8HP automatic transmission)
- 17 21 500 Rinse gearbox oil cooler and lines of twin-clutch gearbox
- 17 21 010 Removing and installing/replacing transmission oil cooler for automatic transmission (N55)
- 17 21 010 Removing and installing/replacing transmission oil cooler (S63)
- 17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler (N55)
- 17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler (N63)
- 17 11 200 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler (S63)
- 17 22 030 Removing and installing/replacing oil line for engine oil cooler (N55)
- 17 22 080 Removing and installing/replacing feed and return lines for engine oil cooler (N63)
- Oil Cooler Lines
- 17 22 030 Removing and installing/replacing oil line for engine oil cooler (N55)
- 17 22 080 Removing and installing/replacing feed and return lines for engine oil cooler (N63)
- 17 22 010 Removing and installing/replacing transmission oil cooler for automatic transmission (N55)
- 17 22 010 Removing and installing/replacing transmission oil cooler for automatic transmission (N63, N63O1)
- 17 21 500 Flushing transmission oil cooler and lines (automatic transmission)
- 17 21 500 Rinse gearbox oil cooler and lines of twin-clutch gearbox
- 17 21 010 Removing and installing/replacing transmission oil cooler for automatic transmission (N55)
- 17 21 010 Removing and installing/replacing transmission oil cooler (S63)
- Charge Air Cooler With Mount
- 64 53... Instructions for replacement of air conditioning capacitors and radiator/coolers
- 17 51 000 Removing and installing/replacing charge air cooler (N55)
- 17 51 001 Removing and installing/replacing right charge air cooler (N63)
- 17 51 001 Removing and installing/replacing left charge air cooler (N63)
- 17 51 001 Remove and install/replace the right charge air cooler (N63O1)
- 17 51 001 Removing and installing/replacing the left charge air cooler (N63O1)
- 17 51 001 Removing and installing/replacing right charge air cooler (S63)
- 17 51 001 Removing and installing/replacing left charge air cooler (S63)
- 17 51 020 Removing and installing or replacing auxiliary water pump for charge air cooler (N63, N63O1)
- 17 51 020 Removing and installing or replacing auxiliary water pump for charge air cooler, right (S63)
- 17 51 020 Removing and installing or replacing auxiliary water pump for charge air cooler, left (S63)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.