63 11 845 Replacing left LED fan (middle)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove HEADLIGHT WITH LED TECHNOLOGY 

Open screw lock (1).

Release screw (2) and take out protective cap (3).

Tightening torque 63 11 6AZ.

Fig 1: Opening Screw Lock

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Installation note: 

Gasket (1) must not be damaged and must be installed free from grease.

Fig 2: Identifying Gasket

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Open screw lock (1).

Release screws (2) and remove protective cap (3).

Tightening torque 63 11 6AZ.

Fig 3: Removing Protective Cap

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Installation note: 

Check seal (1). Replace protective cap (2) if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Seal And Protective Cap

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Press connector (1) together (arrow) and disengage inwards into the light housing.

Fig 5: Disengaging Connector Inwards Into Light Housing

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Release cable clip (1) with a suitable tool from the inner light housing (2).

Fig 6: Releasing Cable Clip From Inner Light Housing Using Suitable Tool

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Release screw (1) on LED fan through top opening with special tool 2 296 785.

Tightening torque 63 11 5AZ.

Fig 7: Releasing LED Fan Screw Using Special Tool

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screw (2) on LED fan through bottom opening with special tool 2 296 785.

Tightening torque 63 11 5AZ.

Fig 8: Releasing Screw On LED Fan Through Bottom Opening With Special Tool (2 296 785)

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Turn LED fan (1) through 90° and remove through top opening.

Fig 9: Removing LED Fan

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Release catches (1) on LED fan (2) and remove LED fan (2) from air duct (3).

Fig 10: Identifying LED Fan, Catches And Air Duct

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