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Removing and Installing Radiator




17 11 000 - Removing and installing radiator (N53, N54)





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





Important!
Wear protective goggles and gloves.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Follow instructions for working 17 00 ... Instructions For Working on Cooling System on cooling system
- Remove fan cowl Service and Repair
- Drain coolant Service and Repair
- Unlock coolant hoses and detach





N54 only:
Release clamp, detach charge-air duct (1) and remove.
Tightening torque 13 71 6AZ 13 71 Intake Silencer.





Automatic only:
Release bolt and detach hose (1).





Release screws.
Tightening torque 17 11 2AZ 17 10 Radiator, Expansion Tank.
Carefully feed out radiator (1) towards top and remove.