17 11 031 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove intake hood.
Unlock intake pipe and disconnect
Unclip coolant hose from fan cowl

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unlock plug (2) on AUC sensor and disconnect, unclip cable.

Fig 1: Removing Plug

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Unlock holder (1) and move in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Holder

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Raise fan cowl (1) approx. 2 cm, carefully press towards rear and lift out.

Fig 3: Removing Fan Cowl

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Installation:

Insert retaining tab (1) at bottom on module carrier.
Convert AUC sensor when replacing fan cowl.

Fig 4: Inserting Retaining Tab

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.