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Removing and Installing/Replacing Engine Oil Cooler

17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler (N54, N55)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove front right wheel arch cover (front section).





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

Important!
Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.








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





Release screw.

Tightening torque 17 21 2AZ.

Detach engine oil pipes (1) from engine oil cooler flange.

Catch and dispose of emerging oil.

Installation note:
Replace sealing rings.








Release screws.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 17 21 3AZ.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 17 21 4AZ.

Feed out engine oil cooler (3) and remove.





Note:
After completing the repair work, check engine oil level and top up engine oil if necessary.