17 51 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Intercooler

17 51 000 - Removing and installing/replacing intercooler (N54)

Special tools required:
- 11 8 670 11 8 670 Pliers

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front underbody protection Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Underbody Protection
- Unlock charge-air duct on left and right of intercooler and detach

Important!
Coat sealing rings of quick-connect couplings with antiseize agent.
Pressure pipes cannot be fitted without antiseize agent.

Release lock on cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Release cover (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Release screws and remove intercooler (1).

Installation:
Make sure intercooler (1) and cooler bracket (2) are in correct installation position.

Installation:

Caution!
Risk of damage to sealing rings!
Special tool 11 8 670 is essential!

- Coat sealing rings with antiseize agent.
- Attach charge-air duct (1) with special tool 11 8 670 11 8 670 Pliers to intercooler (2).
- Charge-air ducts must audibly snap into place.
Texts refer to and illustrations show the right side. The procedure is identical for the left side.