1711046 Removing and installing/replacing module carrier

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove coolant cooler
If necessary, slacken power steering cooling coil; refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLING COIL FOR POWER STEERING (N54, N52, N52K, N51, N53, S65)
If necessary, slacken A/C condenser and secure against damage and against falling down. Refer to REMOVE A/C CONDENSER .

Release damping pieces.

Fig 1: Locating Damping Pieces

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Press lock (1) and remove holder (2) downwards.

Illustration shows the left holder: The same procedure applies to the opposite side.

Installation:

Rubber mounts fall out easily, ensure correct installation position.

S65 only: Engine oil cooler loose, see Removing oil cooler.

Fig 2: Removing Holder

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Remove module carrier (1) individually towards bottom.

Fig 3: Removing Module Carrier

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When replacing module carrier:

Convert power steering cooling loop See 1711370 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING COOLING LOOP FOR POWER STEERING or 1711370 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLING COIL FOR POWER STEERING (N54, N52, N52K, N51, N53, S65) .