Specifications & Drive Belt Routing BMW X3 E83

COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING

Open vent plug next to right side of expansion tank cap. Turn ignition on. Place heater control in maximum temperature position. Set blower motor to low setting. Fill expansion tank with coolant until no bubbles appear at vent plug. Close vent plug. Fill coolant until it reaches maximum cold fill level. Start and run engine and continue to add coolant to expansion tank as coolant level drops, until coolant is free of air bubbles. Check for leaks.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Note. All models use an automatic belt tensioner. Tensioner adjustment is not required.

For drive belt routing, see V-RIBBED BELT .

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

COOLANT CAPACITY

See also:
• V-RIBBED BELT