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17 51 000 Removing and installing/replacing intercooler

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Coat sealing rings of quick-connect couplings with antiseize agent.
Pressure pipes cannot be fitted without antiseize agent.

Release screws. (Picture shows right side).

Open quick-connect couplings on charge-air hoses.

Remove intercooler.

Fig 1: Locating Intercooler Screws
G05502229Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

CAUTION: Risk of damage  to sealing rings!
Special tool 11 8 670 is essential!

Texts refer to and illustrations show the right side. The procedure is identical for the left side.

Fig 2: Locating Charge-Air Duct And Intercooler
G05502065Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.