12 90 100 Replacing fan for electronics box

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NOTE: Follow instructions for removing and installing electronic control units , see 12 00... Notes/information on removing and installing control units .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove control unit , see 12 14 550 Replacing control unit (DME) (N63) .
Read fault memory.
Switch off ignition.

Unclip plug (1).

Remove DDE control unit (3).

Remove relay plug-in (5) towards top.

Release screws (4).

Lift out device carrier (2).

Fig 1: Identifying DDE Control Unit, Screw And Unclip Plug

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Unfasten plug connection and disconnect.

Release air cowl (1).

Remove electric fan (2) with bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Electric Fan And Bracket

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Add final details to vehicle.

Read fault memory.