11 23 010 Removing and installing or replacing vibration damper (M52TU / M54 / M56): Notes

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Special tools required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS .

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unscrew and remove splash shied. See 51 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT BUMPER (FROM 10/01)
Remove fan impeller with fan clutch and fan cowl. See 11 52 020 Removing and installing/replacing fan clutch (S52 / S54 / M52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)
E83/E85/E60: Remove fan cowl with electric fan. See 11 52 020 Removing and installing/replacing fan clutch (S52 / S54 / M52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)
Remove A/C compressor drive belt. See 11 28 050 Replacing A/C compressor drive belt (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)
Remove alternator drive belt. See 11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage. Protect cooler against damage.