51 64 020 Removing and installing (replacing) top left connection (cross-strut) (E72)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Follow INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING on cooling system
Remove COVER FOR ELECTRONICS BOX POWER MODULE
Remove POWER MODULE (APM)
Remove INTAKE PORT .

Disconnect clips at position (1). Pull off coolant hose (2) at position (3) from expansion tank (4) and lay to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Clips, Coolant Hose And Expansion Tank

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Disconnect Bowden at position (2). Disconnect air conditioner cable at position (3). Release screws (4).

Tightening torque: 51 71 4AZ

Lift holder (5) slightly and feed out cross-strut (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Feeding Out Cross-Strut

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Replacement

Modify APM holder (1) on new replacement cross-strut (3).

Tightening torque: 51 71 7AZ

Modify both holders (2) for new air conditioning cable (2) on new replacement cross-strut (3).

Tightening torque: 51 71 8AZ

Fig 3: Identifying APM Holder, Cross-Strut And Holders

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