17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing supplementary oil cooler

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left wheel arch cover front section . 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.

IMPORTANT: Wear protective goggles and gloves.

Recycling:

Engine oil escapes when oil lines are released. Catch and dispose of escaping engine oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Release screw.

Installation:

Tightening torque 17 21 2AZ , see 17 21 ENGINE OIL COOLER .

Detach oil line (1) from engine oil cooler flange.

Catch and dispose of emerging fluid.

Unlock and disconnect holder (2).

Remove engine oil cooler (3).

Fig 1: Removing Engine Oil Cooler

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NOTE: After completing work, check engine oil level and top up if necessary.