17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N20, N26)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Automatic only:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 4AZ .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Oil Cooler And Screw

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Unlock and pull off connector (1) and unclip cable from fan cowl.

Unlock catch (2).

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 17 10 1AZ .

Feed out fan cowl upwards and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Fan Cowl

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Installation note:

Make sure fan cowl (1) and holder (2) are in correct installation position.

Fig 3: Identifying Fan Cowl And Holder

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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Delete fault memory.