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41 33... Removing and installing complete front panel (for engine removal)

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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Version with air conditioner: 

Release spring band clamps of both coolant hoses (1) with special tool 17 2 050 and detach coolant hoses (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

N14 only: 

Release clamp (3) and detach hose for turbocharger.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hoses, Clamp, And Plug Connection
G04797203Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Version with air conditioner: 

Release screws (1).

Disconnect refrigerant lines (2).

Installation: 

Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Grip refrigerant lines when tightening screws. 

Tightening torque 64 53 5AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Refrigerant Lines With Screws
G04797204Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (2).

Remove special tool 00 2 272 .

Pull front panel (1) further towards front and pay attention to additional plug connections, cables and lines.

If necessary, disconnect plug connections, cables and lines and remove front panel (1) with a 2nd person helping.

Fig 3: Inserting Special Tool
G05516735Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

To ensure that front panel (1) is correctly seated, slide panel on left and right uniformly towards rear.

With a second person helping, slide front panel into position and secure.

When installing, pay attention to retaining tabs on headlight.