17 51 000 Removing and installing/replacing charge air cooler (N54, N55)

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

If active front steering is fitted: Remove fan cowl

IMPORTANT: Coat sealing rings of quick-connect couplings with antiseize agent.
Pressure pipes cannot be fitted without antiseize agent.

Unclip coolant line (1) from holders.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hose

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Remove intercooler cover.

(Picture shows right bolts)

Fig 2: Identifying Intercooler Cover Bolts

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Unlock quick-connect couplings (1) and detach charge-air hoses.

Remove intercooler.

Installation:

Charge-air hoses must audibly snap into place.

Coat sealing rings of charge-air hoses with antiseize agent.

Pressure pipes cannot be fitted without antiseize agent.

Fig 3: Unlocking Quick-Connect Couplings

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