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

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
• Switch off ignition.
• Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION
• Remove intake port. See 13..... REMOVING INTAKE PORT (N55) .

Unclip Bowden cable for engine compartment lid actuator from transverse reinforcement (1).

Detach A/C line from bracket.

Release screws on left and right sides. Tightening torque: 51 71 4AZ .

Remove transverse reinforcement (1).

Fig 1: Locating Transverse Reinforcement Screws

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Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Connector

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Pull pressure pipe (1) out of bracket (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Pipe And Bracket

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Press lock (1).

Raise fan cowl (2) until holder (3) can be folded into center of vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying Lock, Fan Cowl And Holder

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Press lock (1).

Feed out fan cowl (2) towards top and remove.

Fig 5: Identifying Lock And Fan Cowl

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Installation note: 

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

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Tab

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