17 51 000 Removing and installing/replacing charge air cooler (N20, N54, N54T)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

IMPORTANT: Coat sealing rings of snap fasteners with lubricant.
Pressure pipes cannot be fitted without lubricant.

If fitted:

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Charge Air Cooler Screws And Cover

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Unlock charge air hoses (1) and remove.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 17 10 3AZ .

Remove charge air cooler (3) towards bottom.

Installation note:

Charge air hoses must audibly snap into place.

Coat sealing rings of charge air hoses with lubricant.

Pressure pipes cannot be fitted without lubricant.

Fig 2: Identifying Charge Air Hoses, Charge Air Cooler And Screws

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Check charge air system for leaks.

Assemble engine.