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How to Remove the Radiator from a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E92, E90, E91 - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Radiator

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How to remove the cooling radiator from a BMW 3 Series. Open the hood, and using a suitable socket wrench, detach the plastic parts at the top. Then lift the car on a column lift and loosen the tightening bolt of the water hose.

Disconnect the various coolant hoses using pliers, (remove the lock that secures the hood if it obstructs removal). Once free from bolts and hoses, you can extract the fans and then the radiator from the engine compartment.

Prepare to install the new part in the engine compartment with all the attached pieces.


Updated on 14 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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