17 11 063 Removing and installing/replacing both radiator brackets (N54, N52, N52K, N51, N53)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Condenser
Remove Cooling Loop For Power Steering

NOTE: Texts refer to and illustrations show the left side. The procedure is identical for the right side.

Release bolt.

For tightening torque refer to 17 11 1AZ in 17 11 RADIATOR, EXPANSION TANK, LINES (N52, N52K, N51, N54, N45, N46) .

Fig 1: Radiator Bracket Bolt

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove holder (1).

Fig 2: Holder And Removal Direction

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Condenser
Remove cooling Loop For Power Steering

NOTE: Texts refer to and illustrations show the left side. The procedure is identical for the right side.

Release bolt.

For tightening torque refer to 17 11 1AZ in 17 11 RADIATOR, EXPANSION TANK, LINES (N52, N52K, N51, N54, N45, N46) .

Fig 1: Radiator Bracket Bolt

G04725848

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove holder (1).

Fig 2: Holder And Removal Direction

G04725849

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.