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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove condenser . See 64 53 551 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING CONDENSER FOR A/C SYSTEM .
Remove cooling loop for power steering . See power steering cooling coil .

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

Release bolt.

Tightening torque 17 11 1AZ, see ENGINE RADIATOR .

Fig 1: Locating Bolt

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Remove holder (1).

Fig 2: Removing Holder

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