17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N20, N52K, N54, N54T)

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

IMPORTANT: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FAN COWL .
Drain COOLANT .
Unlock coolant hoses and detach.
Remove CHARGE AIR COOLER .

Only automatic transmission or twin-clutch gearbox:

Release bolt and detach hose (1).

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Hose And Bolt (Automatic Transmission/Twin Clutch Gearbox)

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Only automatic transmission or twin-clutch gearbox:

Release bolt (1) and detach hose (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Hose And Bolt (Automatic Transmission/Twin Clutch Gearbox)

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Loosen bolts (1) on radiator on left and right.

Tightening torque 17 10 2AZ .

Unlock and detach coolant hose (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Bolts And Coolant Hose

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Lift out module carrier (1) left to the top.

Feed out radiator (2) toward top and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Radiator

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Installation note:

When reinstalling the cooler and module carrier (1) the correct fit of the cooler in the bracket (2) must be ensured!

Fig 5: Identifying Module Carrier And Bracket

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Reassemble the vehicle.

Check COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .