17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler (S65)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (FROM 09/08) .

Remove front underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

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

Recycling:

Engine oil escapes when oil lines are released. Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Slacken nut (1).

Detach oil line from engine oil cooler.

Catch and dispose of escaping oil.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Unscrew screws (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler Nut And Screws

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Slacken nut (1).

Detach oil line from engine oil cooler.

Catch and dispose of escaping oil.

Release screw (2).

Remove engine oil cooler (3).

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Add final details to vehicle.

After completing work, check engine oil level and top up if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler And Screws

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