17 11 370 Removing and installing/replacing cooling loop for power steering

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

CAUTION: When working on the oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must protect the alternator against contamination.

Cover alternator with suitable materials.

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

NOTE: After completing this operation, check fluid level in tank of power steering system.

Remove and install radiator. See 17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (M52TU, M54, M56)

Lever out expansion rivet (1).

Fig 1: Levering Out Expansion Rivet

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Screw

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Pull condenser of A/C system towards rear out of mounts.

Tilt condenser to engine, do not damage condenser in the process.

NOTE: Lines of A/C system remain connected to condenser.

Fig 3: Removing Condenser Of A/C System

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Press lines (1/2) in direction of cooling loop and pull black locking ring towards rear.

Keep locking ring pressed and detach lines (1/2) from cooling loop.

Detach seal (3).

CAUTION: Catch and dispose of emerging fluid.

Installation:

Note position of lines. Notch on fast-release coupling must line up with notch on cooling loop. Fast-release coupling must snap audibly into place.

Fig 4: Detaching Lines From Cooling Loop

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Release lock (1). Pull cooling loop of power steering towards rear out of module carriers.

Fig 5: Releasing Lock (1)

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