41 33... Removing and installing complete front panel (for engine removal)
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drain coolant. See DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (N14, N18) or DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (N16) .
- Remove COOLANT EXPANSION TANK
- Remove washer pumps. See REMOVING/INSTALLING WINDSCREEN WASHER PUMP and REMOVING/INSTALLING WASHER PUMP FOR HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM .
- Move FRONT PANEL INTO ASSEMBLY POSITION
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.
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 .
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.
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.