17 51 001 Removing and installing/replacing left charge air cooler (N63)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove acoustic cover. See ACOUSTIC COVER (N63) .
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove FAN COWL
FOLLOW instructions for repair work on the cooling system.

Release clamp (1).

Tightening torque: 13 71 8AZ .

Release clamp (2).

Replace clamp (2).

Remove left charge-air duct (3).

Installation note:

Check the gasket on the exhaust turbocharger. replacing if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Charge-Air Duct And Clamp

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IMPORTANT: When loosening the coolant hoses from the charge air cooler, make sure that the connector remains connected to the throttle body. Coolant may not penetrate the plug connection at the throttle body.

Disconnect coolant hoses from charge air cooler using PINCH-OFF TOOLS (to prevent coolant from escaping).

Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hoses And Tank Vent Valve

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Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Remove tank vent valve (2) from charge air cooler (3).

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: 13 71 6AZ .

Installation note:

Screw (2) is longer than screws (3)

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque: 13 71 6AZ .

Release clamp (4) on throttle valve unit.

Tightening torque: 13 71 7AZ .

Lift out charge air cooler.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector, Screws And Clamp

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Replace faulty hose clamps.

After having completed repair work, coolant level for charge air cooler and top up if necessary.

Check cooling system for tightness.

Assemble engine.