17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N55)

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Necessary preliminary work

Turn off ignition
Remove CROSS CONNECTION

Release screw (1) on fan cowl.

Tightening torque 17 10 4AZ .

Detach charge air duct (2) from fan cowl.

Fig 1: Identifying Charge Air Duct And Screw

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Unlock and disconnect plug (1) on fan cowl on right.

Fig 2: Identifying Connector On Fan Cowl

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Unclip fan cowl (1) at clamps (2) on left and right, feed out in upward direction and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Fan Cowl And Clamps

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Tab

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.

Reassemble the vehicle.

Delete fault memory.