17 11 031 Replacing fan cowl (N62)

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Remove fan clutch. Refer to 11 52 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FAN CLUTCH (N62) .

Unfasten screws.

Remove front wall (1).

Fig 1: Removing Front Wall

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Unfasten screws.

Remove radiator cowling (2).

Fig 2: Removing Radiator Cowling

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Unclip auxiliary fan cover and remove.

Unlock plug (1) on AUC sensor and disconnect.

Fig 3: Unlocking Plug On AUC Sensor

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Unclip plug connection (2).

If necessary, unclip AUC sensor.

Raise fan cowl (1) approx. 3 cm.

Fig 4: Raising Fan Cowl

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, this work step is shown on the fan cowl after it has been removed.

Fold left retaining tab to fan cowl (1).

Fig 5: Removing Fan Cowl

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Remove fan cowl (1) towards top.

Installation:

Insert retaining tab (2) at bottom on module carrier.

Fig 6: Inserting Retaining Tab

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