17 11 035 Removing And Installing/Renewing Fan Cowl With Electric Fan (N20 / N26)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove CROSS CONNECTION .

Release coolant hose (1) from fan cowl.

Fig 1: Coolant Hose And Fan Cowl

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Only for vehicles with automatic transmission and four-wheel drive:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 17 22 4AZ .

Pull off transmission oil cooler (2) in upward direction from fan cowl.

Fig 2: Transmission Oil Cooler Screw

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Release coolant hose (1) from fan cowl.

Fig 3: Coolant Hose

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Release screws (1).

Unlock and disconnect connectors (2) on fan cowl on right.

Release lock (3).

Feed out fan cowl upwards and remove.

Fig 4: Screws, Connectors And Lock On Fan Cowl

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Installation note:

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

Fig 5: Retaining Tab

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