17 11 190 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil pipe for oil cooler (N54, N54T, N55)

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

IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.

Recycling

Engine oil escapes when the engine oil pipes are released.

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FAN COWL .

Release screw.

Tightening torque: 17 21 1AZ . See ENGINE OIL COOLER AND LINES (N54) or ENGINE OIL COOLER AND LINES (N55) .

Detach engine oil pipe (1) from oil filter control housing.

Catch and dispose of emerging oil.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Engine Oil Pipe From Oil Filter Control Housing

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Release screw.

Tightening torque: 17 21 2AZ . See ENGINE OIL COOLER AND LINES (N54) or ENGINE OIL COOLER AND LINES (N55) .

Disconnect engine oil pipe (1) from engine oil cooler flange and remove.

Catch and dispose of emerging oil.

IMPORTANT: When tightening down the bolt, use suitable means/equipment to prevent the flange from twisting.
Twisting of the flange can lead to contact with the front panel! This in turn results in vibration noises and corrosion damage.

Fig 2: Detaching Engine Oil Pipes From Engine Oil Cooler Flange

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Installation note:

Replace all sealing rings of engine oil pipes!

Fig 3: Locating Sealing Rings

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NOTE: After completing the repair work check oil level; top up if necessary.