17 51 000 Removing and installing/replacing charge air cooler (N55)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 2AZ .

Removing charge air cooler cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Charge Air Cooler Cover And Screws

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Unlock left charge air duct (1) on charge air cooler and detach.

Unlock charge air cooler (2) towards front from bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Charge Air Cooler And Left Charge Air Duct

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Unlock right charge air duct (1) on charge air cooler and detach.

Unlock charge air cooler (2) towards front from bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Charge Air Cooler And Right Charge Air Duct

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Unlock charge air cooler (1) towards front from brackets and remove 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 4: Identifying Charge Air Cooler

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Check charge air system for leaks.

Assemble engine.