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17 11 017 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Auxiliary Coolant Cooler (S63 B44 T 0)

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.

Recycling: 

Coolant emerges when coolant lines are detached. Catch and dispose of escaping coolant in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Unlock and detach coolant lines (1).

Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: 17 10 5AZ .

Removing auxiliary coolant cooler (3).

Fig 1: Coolant Lines, Screw And Auxiliary Coolant Cooler
G09918268Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Check coolant hoses for damage.

NOTE: After completion of repair work, check coolant level.
Fill and bleed COOLING SYSTEM  for charge air cooler.
Reassemble the vehicle.