17 51 001 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Intercooler

17 51 001 Removing and installing/replacing left intercooler (N63)





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





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove acoustic cover
^ Remove front underbody protection
^ Remove left intake duct
^ Drain coolant for intercooler

Release clamp (1).

Tightening torque 13 71 8AZ.

Release clamp (2).

Replace clamp (2).





Remove left charge-air duct (3).

Installation:
Check gasket on turbocharger, replacing if necessary.





Important!
When detaching the coolant hoses from the intercooler, make sure that the connector remains connected to the throttle valve assembly. Do not allow any coolant to get into the plug connection on the throttle valve assembly.

Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Remove tank venting valve (2) from intercooler (3).





Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 13 71 6AZ.

Installation:
Screw (2) is longer than screws (3)

Unscrew screws (3).

Tightening torque 13 71 6AZ.

Release clamp (4) on throttle valve unit.

Tightening torque 13 71 7AZ.

Lift out intercooler.

Replace faulty hose clamps.





After completing all tasks vent cooling system for intercooler.