17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N55)

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

IMPORTANT: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.

Necessary preliminary work :

Only vehicles with automatic transmissions :

Unlock and detach coolant hose (1) from transmission oil cooler on the radiator.

Fig 1: Radiator Coolant Hose

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Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 17 10 2AZ .

Fig 2: Coolant Hoses And Screws

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Remove cover (1) from the radiator.

Carefully feed out radiator (2) towards top and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Radiator Cover

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Installation note :

Make sure the installation position of the cover (1) on the left and right module carriers (2) is correct!

Fig 4: Left And Right Module Carriers

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Reassemble the vehicle.