Filling Expansion Tank With Coolant; Checking Coolant Level; Checking Cooling System For Leaks - BMW C1 200 Repair Manual

4
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if necessary, squeeze/move moulded return
hose (4) to push trapped air upward in front of
the thermostat (arrow)
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Secure moulded return hose (4) in bracket (3)
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Install cap on refill reservoir

Filling expansion tank with coolant

– Open the seat
– Remove the backrest
....................................................See Group 52
a
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Top up with coolant to the MAX mark (arrow)
•
Install the cap on the expansion tank
17.16

Checking coolant level

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Warm up the engine to operating temperature
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Check the coolant level in the refill reservoir and
top up if necessary
3
•
Check the coolant level in the expansion tank
and top up if necessary
Fluids and lubricants
Coolant
in circuit ....................................1.25 l (2.2 Imp pint)
in expansion tank ......................0.2 l (0.35 Imp pint)
Composition
Use only nitride-free extended-duty antifreeze with
corrosion inhibitor
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Mixture ratio
Antifreeze .........................................................50%
Water ...............................................................50%
17 00 501
leaks
– Remove front fairing panel
....................................................See Group 46
a
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Remove the filler cap from the refill reservoir
17 5 520
17 5 525
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Remove fasteners at refill reservoir
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Attach pump, BMW No. 17 0 500, with
adapter, BMW No. 17 5 520, and spring
clamp, BMW No. 17 5 525, to refill bag
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Pressure-test the system; the pressure must re-
main unchanged for at least 5 minutes
Setting:
Test pressure .................................. 1 bar (14.5 psi)
When installing:
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure
Checking cooling system for
17 0 500
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