17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler (N63)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front right 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.
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT:
Wear protective goggles and gloves.
IMPORTANT:
Adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness when working on the engine oil circuit.
When removing engine oil lines and engine oil cooler, seal off all openings with suitable plugs.
To avoid engine damage, do not allow any dirt particles to get into the engine oil circuit.
When removing engine oil lines and engine oil cooler, seal off all openings with suitable plugs.
To avoid engine damage, do not allow any dirt particles to get into the engine oil circuit.
Recycling:
Engine oil escapes when oil lines are released. Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 17 22 11AZ, see 17 22 ENGINE OIL COOLER LINES AND TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES
Detach oil lines (2) from engine oil cooler flange.
Installation:
Replace sealing rings.
Catch and dispose of emerging oil.
Unlock and detach retainer (3).
Remove engine oil cooler (4).
NOTE:
After completing work, check engine oil level and top up engine oil if necessary.