17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler (N54)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING: Danger of scalding!

Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Wear protective goggles and gloves.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Recycling

Engine oil escapes when oil lines 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 line.

Engine oil escapes when oil lines 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 Screws And Engine Oil Cooler

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Installation:

Replace sealing rings on engine oil lines.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Rings

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