17 22 030 Removing And Installing/Replacing Oil Line For Engine Oil Cooler (N55)

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

IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.

Recycling:

Engine oil escapes when oil line is released.

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FAN COWL .
Remove front right WHEEL ARCH PANEL .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 17 22 4AZ .

Detach oil lines from oil filter housing.

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Fig 1: Screw, Oil Lines And Oil Filter Housing

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Unscrew nut (1).

Tightening torque: 17 22 5AZ .

Fig 2: Nut

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Unlock oil lines (1) and detach from engine oil cooler flange.

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Release clamp (2).

Feed out engine oil line and remove.

Fig 3: Oil Lines And Clamp

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Installation note:

Replace sealing rings on engine oil lines.

Fig 4: Sealing Rings On Engine Oil Lines

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NOTE: After completion of work, check oil level. Top up engine oil, if necessary.