Radiator: Service and Repair

17 11 000 Removing And Installing Radiator (N20, N52K, N54, N54T)







WARNING:
Risk of scalding.
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.







IMPORTANT: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove fan cowl.
- Drain coolant.
- Unlock coolant hoses and detach.
- N20,N54,N54T only:
Remove charge air cooler.







Only automatic transmission or twin-clutch gearbox:
Release bolt and detach hose (1).







Only automatic transmission or twin-clutch gearbox:
Release bolt (1) and detach hose (2).







Loosen bolts (1) on radiator on left and right.
Tightening torque 17 10 2AZ.
Unlock and detach coolant hose (2).







Lift out module carrier (1) left to the top.
Feed out radiator (2) toward top and remove.







Installation note:
When reinstalling the cooler and module carrier (1) the correct fit of the cooler in the bracket (2) must be ensured.







Reassemble the vehicle.
Check cooling system for leaks.