17 21 150 Removing And Installing/Replacing Engine Oil Cooler (BMW ALPINA B7)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and goggles.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Release screw (1).

Disconnect oil lines (2) from engine oil cooler.

Catch and dispose of escaping oil.

Installation:

Tightening torque: 21 Nm.
Replace sealing rings.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Oil Lines
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Unlock and remove retainers.

Installation:

When replacing the radiator, transfer the locating pins for the retainers over to the new component.

Fig 2: Locating Retainers

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Secure radiator against falling down.

Release screw.

Remove engine oil cooler in downward direction.

Installation:

Tightening torque: 14 Nm.
Pay attention to bushing between bolt and engine oil cooler.

Fig 3: Locating Screw
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IMPORTANT: Check oil level in engine system.
Refer to MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION , HG00.