17 11 120 Removing and Installing/Replacing Radiator For Charge Air Cooler

17 11 120 Removing and installing/replacing radiator for charge air cooler (N63)





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





Important!
When carrying out repair work on the cooling circuit, protect the alternator from dirt contamination.

Cover alternator with suitable materials.

Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator malfunction.

Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove air duct for radiator.
^ Remove cooling loop for hydraulic steering





^ Remove radiator.
^ Drain coolant for charge air cooler.
^ Remove condenser





Release screws (1) on left and right on holder for module carrier.

Tightening torque 17 10 10AZ.





Note:
Picture shows left side. Procedure on right side identical.

Lift module carrier (1) upwards slightly.

Disengage holder for module carrier (2) from bumper support (3).

Note:
Picture shows left side. Procedure on right side identical.





For purposes of clarity, the graphic shows the front bumper removed.

Pull holder for module carrier (1) off module carrier (2), feed out and remove.





Unlock coolant hoses and detach.

Remove the radiator for charge air cooler (1) upwards together with the module carrier.





Remove the radiator for charge air cooler (2) from the module carrier upwards.

Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Assemble engine.





After completing the repair work, fill charge air cooler with coolant.

Bleed cooling system for charge air cooler.

Check cooling system for tightness.

Assemble engine.