17 11 031 Replacing fan cowl (S62)

Remove and install upper section of intake filter housing on right. Refer to 13 71 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (S62) .

The following work steps are shown using the E39 as an example.

Lever out expansion rivets (1) of coolant expansion tank.

Release hose clamps (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Hose Clamps

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Place coolant expansion tank to one side.

Lever expansion rivets (1) out of fan cowl.

Fig 2: Removing Expansion Rivets Out Of Fan Cowl

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Detach sealing strip (2).

Installation:

Pay attention to installation position of sealing strip (1).

Fig 3: Locating Position Of Sealing Strip

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Unclip AUC sensor (1).

Pull out fan cowl.

Fig 4: Removing Fan Cowl

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Installation:

Attach lugs (1) to holders on radiator.

Fig 5: Installing Lugs To Holders On Radiator

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