41 33... Removing And Installing Complete Front Panel (For Engine Removal)

Special Tools Required 

• 00 2 272
• 17 2 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Drain coolant. See DRAINING/ADDING COOLANT (N12) or DRAINING/ADDING COOLANT (N14) .
• Remove coolant expansion tank. See COOLANT EXPANSION TANK (N12, N14) .
• Remove washer pumps. See WINDSCREEN WASHER PUMP and WASHER PUMP OF HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM .
• Move FRONT PANEL INTO ASSEMBLY POSITION .

Version with air conditioner: 

• Drain off 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, Plug Connection With Clamp

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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, see 64 53 5AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Refrigerant Lines With Screws

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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.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (00 2 272)

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