17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (M57T2)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Follow INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING on cooling system
Remove FAN COWL
Drain COOLANT

Release screw on intercooler.

Fig 1: Locating Screw On Intercooler

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Release screw on intercooler (1).

Fig 2: Locating Screw On Intercooler

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Release screw.

Slacken holder (1).

Tightening torque: 17 11 10AZ .

Fig 3: Locating Screw Of Slacken Holder

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Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Remove radiator (2) in direction of arrow.

NOTE: Picture shows the E83! Under the right coolant hose is another coolant hose which must be released and disconnected before the radiator is removed.

Fig 4: Removing Radiator

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