11 53 795 Removing and installing/replacing changeover valve for low pressure exhaust-gas recirculation cooler (N57)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Drain COOLANT .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Undo screws (2 and 3)

Pull changeover valve forwards and release hose clamps (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Changeover Valve Screws, Plug Connection And Hose Clamps

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Assemble engine.

Top up COOLING SYSTEM , bleed and check for leaks.