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Removing and Installing/Replacing Engine Oil Cooler



17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler (N54, N54T, N55)







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







WARNING:
Risk of scalding.
Only perform this repair work after 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.