17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing additional water cooler (N63, S63)

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Necessary preliminary work

REMOVE FRONT SECTION OF WHEEL ARCH COVER ON LEFT.

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

IMPORTANT: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.

Recycling

Coolant emerges when coolant lines are detached. Catch and dispose of escaping coolant in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Detach coolant lines (1).

Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

Release screws (2) and (3).

Removing auxiliary coolant cooler (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Lines, Auxiliary Coolant Cooler And Mounting Screws

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NOTE: After completion of repair work, check coolant level.
If necessary, ADD COOLANT .
Reassemble the vehicle.