17 11 120 Removing and installing/replacing cooler for charge air cooler (N63)

Cover alternator with suitable materials.

Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator malfunction.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove AIR DUCT for radiator.
• Remove COOLING LOOP  for hydraulic steering
• Remove RADIATOR .
• Drain coolant for charge air cooler.
• Remove CONDENSER

Release screws (1) on left and right on holder for module carrier.

Tightening torque 17 10 10AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Module Carrier Holder

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Lift module carrier (1) upwards slightly.

Disengage holder for module carrier (2) from bumper support (3).

Fig 2: Disengaging Module Carrier Holder From Bumper Support

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For purposes of clarity, the graphic shows the front bumper removed.

Pull holder for module carrier (1) off module carrier (2), feed out and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Module Carrier Holder

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Release screws (1).

Release holder (2) together with auxiliary water pump from module carrier.

Fig 4: Identifying Holder And Screws

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Remove holder (1) upward.

Release and disconnect coolant hoses (2). Release coolant hoses from clips and retainers.

Remove the radiator for charge air cooler (3) upwards together with the module carrier.

Fig 5: Identifying Radiator For Charge Air Cooler, Coolant Hoses And Holder

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Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Remove the radiator for the charge air cooler (2) from the module carrier toward the top.

Fig 6: Removing Charge Air Cooler Radiator From Module Carrier

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Assemble engine.

After completing repair work, top charge air cooler up with coolant.

BLEED  cooling system for charge air cooler.

Check cooling system for tightness.

Assemble engine.