17 11 370 Removing and installing/replacing power steering cooling coil (N62TU/N52K/N54/M57T2)

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Special tools required:

17 0 030

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

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

Cover alternator with suitable materials.

Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator malfunction.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RADIATOR AIR DUCT .
Remove fan cowl. See 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (M57T2) .
After completing this operation, check FLUID LEVEL IN TANK OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM .

Press lines (1) in direction of cooling coil (2). Pull locking ring towards rear and keep pressed.

Detach lines (1) from cooling coil (2).

If necessary, use special tool 17 0 030 .

IMPORTANT: Catch and dispose of emerging fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Lines From Cooling Coil

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Release screws and detach side holder (1).

Tightening torque: 17 10 1AZ .

Feed out cooling coil (2) towards front and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Cooling Coil And Holder

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