17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler (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 the right front section of the WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Recycling:

Engine oil escapes when engine oil pipes are released. Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 21 2AZ .

Detach engine oil pipe.

Engine oil escapes when engine oil pipes are released. Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 17 21 3AZ .

Feed out engine oil cooler (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler And Screws

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Installation note:

Replace sealing rings on engine oil pipes.

Fig 2: Locating Engine Oil Pipe Sealing Rings

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NOTE: Check the engine oil level after repair work is completed. Top up engine oil if necessary.