Coolant Fan V7 (left), removing and installing

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Removing

NOTE:

All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.

Bring lock carrier into service position → Lock carrier, moving into service position .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector On Fuel Pump (FP) Control Module J293

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Disconnect electrical connector - arrow - on Fuel Pump (FP) Control Module J293.
Move wiring harness to coolant fan clear.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Fan

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Remove bolts - arrows - and remove fan.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.

Install lock carrier with attachments →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Fig 3: Placing Torque Support On Rubber Buffer For Torque Support

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Place torque support on rubber buffer for torque support and tighten bolts - arrows -.
Install front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Check headlight adjustment →
- 01 - MAINTENANCE
- 01 - MAINTENANCE for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES - CABRIOLET
.

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Coolant fan to lock carrier	10
Torque support stop to lock carrier	28