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17 11 040 Removing and Installing/Replacing Thermostat Cartridge

17 11 040 Removing and installing/replacing thermostat cartridge (N63, N74)





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





Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable container.

Transmission oil emerges when the engine oil lines are detached from transmission oil cooler.

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Drain coolant.
^ Remove fan cowl.





Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 17 10 4AZ.

Remove thermostat insert (3).

Installation note:
^ Clean contact surfaces.





Assemble engine.

Check the oil level in the automatic transmission. If necessary, top up automatic transmission fluid.