17 11 035 Removing and installing/renewing fan cowl with electric fan (S63)

Necessary preliminary tasks

Unclip Bowden cable for engine bonnet/hood actuator from transverse reinforcement (1).

Release screws on left and right sides.

Tightening torque 51 71 4AZ .

Remove cross-brace (1).

Installation:

Reinstall left and right holder for vacuum filter housing.

Fig 1: Locating Transverse Reinforcement Mounting Screws

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Release coolant hose (1) from fan cowl.

Fig 2: Identifying Fan Cowl Coolant Hose

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug

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Press lock (1).

Raise fan cowl (2) until holder (3) can be folded into center of vehicle.

NOTE: For reasons of clarity, illustration and text show coolant hose removed.

Do not raise fan cowl by fan impeller.

Fig 4: Lifting Fan Cowl

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Press lock (1).

Feed out fan cowl (2) towards top and remove.

Fig 5: Removing Fan Cowl

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Installation:

Insert retaining tab (1) at bottom on module carrier.

Fig 6: Identifying Module Carrier Retaining Tab

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Reassemble the vehicle.
Delete fault memory.