17 11 040 Removing and installing/replacing thermostat on gearbox oil cooler (N55)

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

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

Recycling

Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable collecting vessel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary work:

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the intake plenum is shown removed.

Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 17 10 6AZ .

Remove thermostat (3).

Installation note:

Clean contact surfaces.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hoses, Thermostat And Nuts
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Assemble engine.