17 21 200 Removing and Installing/Replacing Engine Oil Cooler (N73)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove design cover
Remove center front panel
Remove radiator cover

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Unscrew bolt (1).

Remove both lines in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Replace O-rings.

Remove engine oil cooler (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Oil Cooler & Bolt

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Assemble vehicle.

Check engine oil and top up if necessary.