17 11 056 Removing and installing both module carriers (N54)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove fan cowl .
Remove intercooler
Remove steering cooling coil

Unclip module carrier holders (1) on left and right.

(Picture shows right module carrier holder)

Fig 1: Identifying Module Carrier Holders

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Remove left and right module carriers (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Left And Right Module Carriers

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