17 51 001 Removing and installing/replacing left charge air cooler (N63)

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WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove FAN COWL .
FOLLOW instructions for repair work on the cooling system.

Release clamp (1).

Tightening torque 13 71 8AZ .

Release clamp (2).

Replace clamp (2).

Remove left charge-air duct (3).

Installation note:

Check the gasket on the exhaust turbocharger. replacing if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp And Charge-Air Duct

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IMPORTANT: When loosening the coolant hoses from the charge air cooler, make sure that the connector remains connected to the throttle body.
Coolant may not penetrate the plug connection at the throttle body.

Disconnect coolant hoses from charge air cooler using PINCH-OFF TOOLS (to prevent coolant from escaping).

Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hoses And Tank Vent Valve

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Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Remove tank vent valve (2) from charge air cooler (3).

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 13 71 6AZ .

Installation note:

Screw (2) is longer than screws (3)

Fig 3: Identifying Connector, Clamp And Screw

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Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 13 71 6AZ .

Release clamp (4) on throttle valve unit.

Tightening torque 13 71 7AZ .

Lift out charge air cooler.

Replace faulty hose clamps.

After having completed repair work, coolant level for charge air cooler and top up if necessary.