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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front left wheel arch trim . See 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) .

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

IMPORTANT: Wear protective goggles and gloves.

Detach coolant lines (1). Catch and dispose of escaping coolant. Release screws (2) and (3). Removing auxiliary coolant cooler (4).

Fig 1: Removing Auxiliary Coolant Cooler

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