17 11 035 Removing And Installing/Replacing Fan Cowl With Electric Fan (N52T)

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Necessary preliminary work:

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

Release coolant hose (1) from fan cowl.

Fig 1: Coolant Hose From Fan Cowl

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 17 10 3AZ .

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

Fig 2: Transmission Oil Cooler And Screw

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

Fig 3: Connector On Fan Cowl

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

Fig 4: Unclipping Fan Cowl

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Installation note:

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

Fig 5: Retaining Tab On Module Carrier

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