2015+ MW F8x - AWE Tuning · Trim the front of the factory air duct as shown in Figures 14 and 15. Re-install in front of the factory metal brace. Re-install the plastic air ducts

2015+ BMW F8x ColdFront™ Heat Exchanger System

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Congratulations on your purchase of the AWE Tuning ColdFront™ Heat Exchanger System for the 2015+ F8x chassis BMW.

Exquisite build quality with industry leading performance distinguishes this heat exchanger system from all others.

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING FOR EUROPEAN AUTOS

FOR RACING USE ONLY

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ColdFront™ Heat Exchanger System

1 AWE Tuning Heat Exchanger Core 4 M5 bolt 4 M5 flat washer 4 Lock washer 2 16mm – 27mm hose clamp 2 Stainless steel pipe plug

Optional Protection Screen

1 Protection screen 6 Thread cutting screws 1 #21 drill bit

Remove the front wheels, front bumper, and both headlights.

Remove crash bar, and the plastic air ducts from the surrounding the factory heat exchanger, at arrows in Figure 1.

PARTS LIST


Step 1

Figure 1

Required Supplies:

Pipe thread sealant Medium threadlocker 1 Liter BMW Group ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT P/N 82 14 209 769 Distilled water Rubber gloves

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Figure 4

To prevent fluid loss during removal, clamp the hoses before the inlet and after the outlet of the heat exchanger, as shown at ar-rows in Figures 3 and 4.

Step 3

Figure 3

Remove the plastic air ducts.

Remove the metal support brace from in front of the heat ex-changer, its fasteners are at arrows in Figure 2.

Step 2

Figure 2


Step 5

Unclip the plastic factory hose quick disconnects and decouple the hoses from the factory heat exchanger.

Set the factory heat exchanger aside.

Using a dremel tool or similar, carefully cut the metal bands off the factory inlet and outlet hoses shown at arrows in Figure 6 and Figure 7.

Ensure that the rubber of the hoses is not damaged during cutting.

Remove and set aside the plastic factory hose quick disconnects .

Figure 6

Figure 7

Step 4

Loosen bolts at arrows in Figure 5, and remove the oil cooler and lower radiator support from underneath the radiator.

Support the oil cooler with a strap around the sub frame.

Figure 5


Step 7

Trim both the plastic supports for the air ducting, as shown at ar-row in Figure 9.

Re-install the trimmed pieces.

Figure 9

Step 6

Apply thread sealant to one of the supplied stainless steel pipe plug (drain plug) and insert into the bottom of the AWE Tuning heat exchanger core.

Using rubber gloves with zip ties or equivalent, cap the inlet and outlet ports on the AWE Tuning heat exchanger to allow the core to be filled, at arrows in Figure 8.

Via the fill hole on top of core, fill the core using approximately 1700ml of 50/50 mix of BMW Group ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT P/N 82 14 209 769 and distilled water. Agitate core when full to dis-lodge any air bubbles. Top off until coolant is flush with top of fill bung.

When full and free of air bubbles, apply thread sealant to the other of the supplied stainless steel pipe plugs (drain plug) and insert into the top of the AWE Tuning heat exchanger core.

Reinstall the lower radiator support and oil cooler. Cover the oil cooler with cardboard to prevent damage while installing the AWE Tuning heat exchanger.

Set the fluid filled AWE Tuning heat exchanger on the cardboard, as shown in Figure 7. Re-attach the inlet and outlet hoses and fasten using the supplied hose clamps. Ensure there are no leaks.

Figure 8

Step 8

If not installing Optional ColdFront™ Protection Screen, continue to Step 12.

Hold the Protection Screen square and centered to the front of

the AWE Tuning ColdFront™ heat exchanger. Mark and then cen-

ter punch the screw locations on the heat exchanger frame, as

shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10


Step 11

Re-install the factory metal brace.

Install the upper plastic air duct to the radiator support before attaching the AWE Tuning heat exchanger core to the metal brace.

Install the AWE Tuning heat exchanger core to the factory metal brace using the supplied M5 bolts, M5 washers, and lock washers, at arrows in Figure 13. Use medium thread locker on the threads before installation.

Figure 13

Step 9

Using the supplied #21 drill bit, drill the marked pilot holes.

Be very careful that the drill bit does not pierce the heat exchang-

er or radiator behind it.

Figure 11

Step 10

With a 5/16” socket and ratchet, install the six supplied self-

tapping screws into the drilled holes, fastening the debris screen

to the face of the heat exchanger.

Figure 12

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ENJOY


Step 12

Trim the front of the factory air duct as shown in Figures 14 and 15.

Re-install in front of the factory metal brace.

Re-install the plastic air ducts and crash bar.

Re-install the headlights, front bumper, and wheels.

Check fluid level in the reservoir (located at the back of the en-gine bay), and top off if necessary. Fully warm up the engine and again top off fluid level if necessary.

Figure 14

Figure 15

Any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us:

215-658-1670 AWE-Tuning.com [email protected]


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Thank you for choosing AWE Tuning as your performance automotive parts supplier. Please remember that a performance car is only as strong as its weakest link. Therefore, it is vital that you maintain your vehicle to factory specifications. By installing or using the purchased product, the Consumer accepts this warranty and any specific Manu-facturer warranties enclosed.

Limited Warranty The following warranty is valid only in the United States. The Manufacturer’s full warranty applies to all products sold. Secor Ltd. (AWE Tuning) warrants to the original retail purchaser (Consumer) this product (F8x ColdFront™ Heat Exchanger System) from date of original purchase against manufacturing defects for:

ONE YEAR Upon verification of warranty coverage, AWE Tuning will repair or replace the defective product at their dis-cretion, without charge. This is the only remedy the Consumer has for any loss or damage, however arising, due to nonconformity in or defect of the product. This warranty does not cover consequential damage, loss of time or revenues, labor costs, shipping costs, inconvenience, loss of use of vehicle, damage to the vehicle or components, or other incidental or indirect damage. All warranties are void if the product was not installed by a certified auto mechanic, improperly serviced, modified, or used in a way not intended by the Manufacturer. Use of product in Motorsports or Racing con-ditions is grounds for warranty denial. Motorsports and Racing is an inherently abusive operational condi-tion, and it is impossible to warranty for this type of usage. The Consumer is responsible for ensuring that the product is installed in a safe and proper manner, and should cease usage of the product immediately if an unsafe or improper condition is noted. If an unsafe or improper condition is noted, the Consumer should then immediately contact the facility where the product was installed or AWE Tuning directly. Please contact the original place of purchase for any warranty claims or explanations of this document.

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