17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N52K, N54)

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WARNING: Danger of scalding!

Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Wear protective goggles and gloves.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FAN COWL
Draining COOLANT
Unlock coolant hoses and detach
N54/N54T only: Remove INTERCOOLER

Only automatic transmission or twin-clutch gearbox: Release bolt and detach hose (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Hose

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Only automatic transmission or twin-clutch gearbox: Release bolt (1) and detach hose (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt And Hose

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Release bolts (1) on radiator on left and right.

Tightening torque 17 10 2AZ .

Unlock and detach coolant hose (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Bolts And Coolant Hose

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Lift out module carrier (1) on left.

Feed out radiator (2) and remove towards top.

Fig 4: Removing Radiator

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Installation:

When reinstalling the radiator and module carrier (1), ensure without fail that the radiator is correctly seated in mounting (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Module Carrier And Radiator Mounting

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Add final details to vehicle.

Check COOLING SYSTEM for leaks.