17 11 046 Removing and installing/replacing module carrier (N63, N74)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RADIATOR .
REMOVE cooling loop for hydraulic steering.

Release screws (1) on left and right on holder for module carrier.

Tightening torque 17 10 10AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Holder Screws

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Release screws (1).

Release holder (2) together with auxiliary water pump from module carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Module Carrier Holder And Mounting Screws

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NOTE: Only with installed auxiliary radiator:
Unlock holders (1) from coolant pipe and pull off the module carrier toward the top.

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Pipe Holder

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NOTE: Picture shows left side. Procedure on right side identical.

Lift module carrier (1) upwards slightly.

Disengage holder for module carrier (2) from bumper support (3).

Fig 4: Disengaging Module Carrier Holder From Bumper Support

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NOTE: Picture shows left side. Procedure on right side identical.
For purposes of clarity, the front bumper panel is shown removed.

Pull holder for module carrier (1) off module carrier (2), feed out and remove.

Fig 5: Removing Module Carrier Holder

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Press module carrier (1) slightly towards rear. Then feed out module carrier (1) towards bottom and remove.

Fig 6: Removing Module Carrier

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Reassemble the vehicle.