17 11 190 Removing and Installing/Replacing Engine Oil Pipe For Oil Cooler

17 11 190 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil pipe for oil cooler (N54, N55)





Warning!
Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.





Important!
Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.

Recycling:





Engine oil escapes when the engine oil pipes are released.
Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove fan cowl.





Release screw.

Tightening torque 17 21 1AZ.

Detach engine oil pipe (1) from oil filter control housing.

Catch and dispose of emerging oil.

Release screw.

Tightening torque 17 21 2AZ.





Disconnect engine oil pipe (1) from engine oil cooler flange and remove.

Catch and dispose of emerging oil.

Important!
When tightening down the bolt, use suitable means/equipment to prevent the flange from twisting.
Twisting of the flange can lead to contact with the front panel! This in turn results in vibration noises and corrosion damage.





Installation note:
Replace all sealing rings of engine oil pipes!





Note:
After completing the repair work check oil level; top up if necessary.