11 71 100 Removing and installing or replacing the exhaust-gas recirculation cooler (M57T2-SCR)

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IMPORTANT: When working on the oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must protect the alternator against dirt contamination.

Cover alternator and belt drive with suitable apparatus.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove acoustic cover. See 13..... REMOVE THE ACOUSTIC COVERS (M57T2 WITH AND WITHOUT SCR) .
Remove FAN COWL .
DRAIN coolant from radiator.
Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Release clamp (1) from exhaust-gas recirculation cooler.

Installation note:

Tightening torque: 11 71 5AZ .

Disconnect connector (2).

Turn plug socket counterclockwise and remove in upward direction from holder.

Installation note:

If replacing, modify exhaust-gas temperature sensor (3).

Tightening torque: 11 71 7AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust-Gas Temperature Sensor And Connector

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Follow notes for repair work on the cooling system.

Unlock and detach coolant hose (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hose

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Gently pull clip from electric changeover valve (1) towards front and slide away to right side.

Fig 3: Pulling Clip From Electric Changeover Valve

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Release screws (1) on the exhaust-gas recirculation cooler/manifold.

Installation note:

Tightening torque: 11 71 4AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Screws On Exhaust-Gas Recirculation Cooler/Manifold

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Unfasten screw (1)

Installation note:

Tightening torque: 11 71 6AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Screw

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Release bolt (1) and remove exhaust-gas recirculation cooler.

Installation note:

Replace screw.

Tightening torque: 11 71 6AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Exhaust-Gas Recirculation Cooler And Bolt

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Installation note:

Observe tightening sequence.

Join bolts (3, 4 and 5).
Tightening torque: 11 71 6AZ .
Release bolts (3, 4 and 5) back by 90°.
Secure screws (1).
Tightening torque: 11 71 4AZ .
Secure profile clamp (2).
Tightening torque: 11 71 5AZ .
Tighten screw (3).
Tightening torque: 11 71 6AZ .
Secure bolt (4) on holder.
Tightening torque: 11 71 6AZ .
Secure microencapsulated screw (5).
Tightening torque: 11 71 6AZ .

Fig 7: Identifying Profile Clamp, Holder And Bolt
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Installation note:

TOP UP COOLANT .