63 11 845 Replacing left LED fan (middle)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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Open screw lock (1).

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

Tightening torque: see 6AZ in 63 11 INDIVIDUAL HEADLIGHT PARTS LED .

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap, Screw Lock And Screw

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Left LED Fan Gasket

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Open screw lock (1).

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

Tightening torque: see 6AZ in 63 11 INDIVIDUAL HEADLIGHT PARTS LED .

Fig 3: Removing Protective Cap Screw

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Installation note:

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

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage due to moisture penetration!

Fig 4: Identifying Protective Cap And Seal

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

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not bend pins of connector (1)!

Fig 5: Pressing Light Housing Connector

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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

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

Tightening torque: see 5AZ in 63 11 INDIVIDUAL HEADLIGHT PARTS LED .

Fig 7: Releasing LED Fan Screw Using Special Tool (2 296 785)

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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: see 5AZ in 63 11 INDIVIDUAL HEADLIGHT PARTS LED .

Fig 8: Releasing LED Fan Connector Using Special Tool (2 296 785)

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

Fig 9: Turning 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, Air Duct And Catches

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