17 11 056 Removing and installing both module carriers (M57T2)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove fan cowl . See 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (M57T2) .
REMOVE INTERCOOLER
REMOVE STEERING COOLING COIL

Unclip module carrier holders (1) on left and right.

(Picture shows right module carrier holder)

Fig 1: Identifying Module Carrier Holders

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Remove left and right module carriers (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Left And Right Module Carriers

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