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

Necessary preliminary work:

Unclip Bowden cable for engine compartment lid operation from transverse reinforcement.

Release screws (1). Replace screws.

Tightening torque 17 10 5AZ .

Remove transverse reinforcement (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Transverse Reinforcement And Screws

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Release air conditioning lines (1) from fan cowl.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Conditioning Lines

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Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector

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

Fig 4: 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.

NOTE: For reasons of clarity, graphic and text show coolant hose removed.

Do not raise fan cowl by fan wheel.

Fig 5: Raising Fan Cowl

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Press lock (1).

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

Fig 6: Removing Fan Cowl

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Installation note:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Retaining Tabs

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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.

Reassemble the vehicle.

Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.