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Removing Radiator Reservoir on BMW X1

Model: BMW X1 E84 - Years 2009-2015
Part: Checks and maintenance

Removing the coolant reservoir on the BMW X1. Let's see how to remove it from the engine compartment. Open the car door and pull up the hood release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, then lift the front hood. Empty the reservoir of the existing fluid, then use a socket wrench or screwdriver to unscrew the mounting bolts. Disconnect all the circulation hoses from the reservoir (remove it from the engine compartment). Install a new reservoir and secure the bolts, reconnect the circulation hoses. Refill the new coolant in the cooling system. Test the operation of the cooling circuit.

Updated on 20 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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