17 11 150 Removing And Installing/Replacing Engine Oil Cooler (N54, N63, B40/44 0/1)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- REMOVE front right wheel arch cover.
WARNING:
Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT:
Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.
IMPORTANT:
Adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness when repairing the engine oil circuit.
When removing engine oil pipes and engine oil cooler, seal off all openings with suitable plugs.
To avoid engine damage, do not allow any dirt particles to get into the engine oil circuit.
When removing engine oil pipes and engine oil cooler, seal off all openings with suitable plugs.
To avoid engine damage, do not allow any dirt particles to get into the engine oil circuit.
Recycling:
Engine oil escapes when the engine oil pipes are released. Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Release screw (1).
On N54, release clamp.
Tightening torque: 17 22 6AZ .
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque: 17 22 8AZ .
Unlock engine oil pipes (3) and detach from engine oil cooler flange.
Seal off engine oil cooler flange and engine oil lines.
Catch and dispose of emerging oil.
Remove engine oil cooler (4).
NOTE:
Check the engine oil level after repair work is completed. Top up engine oil if necessary.