17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing additional water cooler (N55)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT SECTION OF WHEEL ARCH COVER on left.

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

IMPORTANT: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.

Recycling

Coolant emerges when coolant lines are detached. Catch and dispose of escaping coolant in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Detach coolant lines (1).

Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 17 10 8AZ .

Removing auxiliary coolant cooler (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Auxiliary Coolant Cooler, Coolant Lines And Screw

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Installation note:

Check coolant hoses for damage.

NOTE: After completion of repair work, check coolant level.
If necessary, ADD COOLANT .
Reassemble the vehicle.