17 22 030 Removing and installing/replacing oil line for engine oil cooler (N54)

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WARNING: Danger of scalding!

Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and 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 tasks

Remove FAN COWL

Release screw.

Tightening torque 17 21 1AZ .

Detach oil line (1) from oil filter control housing.

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Line

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 21 2AZ .

Disconnect oil line (1) from engine oil cooler flange, feed out and remove.

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Line, Engine Oil Cooler And Screw

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Installation:

Replace sealing rings on engine oil line.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Rings

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