17...... Removing and installing/replacing coolant pipe on cylinder head cover on left (N63)

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WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of drained coolant.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unlock coolant hose (1) and detach from coolant pipe.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hose

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 17 10 3AZ .

Unclip coolant pipe (2) from holder (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Pipe, Holder And Screws

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Unlock coolant hose (1) on coolant pump and detach.

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Hose

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Pull off lug (1) on coolant pipe from crankcase.

Feed out coolant pipe (2) and remove.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Pipe

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Assemble engine.

Check cooling system for leaks.