BMW Thermostat Replacement with Tool Sizes and Torque Specs – M52 and M54 Motors

How to replace the thermostat on M52 and M54 motors including tool sizes and torque specs.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES USED:
• Breaker bar
• Torque wrench
• Socket wrench
• Socket extension
• 10mm socket
• T50 torx socket
• Electric screwdriver
• T25 torx bit
• Phillips #3 bit
• Large flat head screwdriver
• Small flat head screwdriver
• Plastic prying tool
• Pliers
• Floor jack
• And a set of jack stands
• Two wood blocks
• Rags
• Safety glasses
• A creeper
• A light
• Fluid catch pan
• Magnetic bowl
• Plastic bowl
• Silicone grease
• 1 gallon of BMW coolant PN# 82141467704
• 1 gallon of distilled water
• Thermostat PN# 11537509227

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I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. The creator of this content assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. I recommend safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not the creator of this content.