17 11 046 Removing and installing/replacing module carrier

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove radiator cover.
Remove fan cowl with electric fan
Drain coolant
Remove radiator
Draw off fluid from power steering

Installation:

Bleed power steering unit, refer to 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .

Unlock hydraulic lines on cooling loop and disconnect
Secure A/C condenser against damage and against falling down.

Press lock (1) and remove holder (2) downwards.

Fig 1: Pressing Lock And Removing Holder

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Illustration shows the left holder: The same procedure applies to the opposite side.

Installation:

Rubber mounts fall out easily, ensure correct installation position.

Remove module carrier (1) towards bottom.

Fig 2: Removing Module Carrier

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When replacing module carrier:

Convert power steering cooling loop.