17 11 000 Removing And Installing The Radiator (N55, N57 D30 U/O/T/S 0/1)

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

IMPORTANT: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove fan cowl . See 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N57 D30 U/O/T 0/1) or 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N55) .
Drain coolant . See 17 00 005 DRAINING AND ADDING COOLANT (N57 D30 U/O/T 0/1) or 17 00 005 DRAINING AND ADDING COOLANT (N55) .
Unlock and detach coolant hoses from radiator.

Release screws (1) on left and right from cover (3).

Tightening torque: 17 10 1AZ .

Release screws (2) behind sealing lip.

Tightening torque: 17 10 1AZ .

Lift out cover (3).

Fig 1: Screws And Cover

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Remove radiator (1) towards top.

Fig 2: Removing Radiator

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Reassemble the vehicle.

Check COOLING SYSTEM for leaks.