17 11 046 Removing and installing/replacing module carrier

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove coolant cooler
• If necessary, slacken power steering cooling coil; refer to REMOVING POWER STEERING COOLING COIL 
• If necessary, slacken A/C condenser and secure against damage and against falling down. Refer to REMOVE A/C CONDENSER .

Release damping pieces.

Fig 1: Locating Damping Pieces

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

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

Installation: 

Rubber mounts fall out easily, ensure correct installation position.

S65 only: Engine oil cooler loose, see REMOVING OIL COOLER  .

Fig 2: Pressing Lock

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Remove module carrier (1) individually towards bottom.

Fig 3: Identifying Module Carrier

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When replacing module carrier:

Convert power steering COOLING LOOP  .