17 11 031 Replacing fan cowl (N42 / N40 / N45 / N46) (M54 manual gearbox)

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Switch off ignition.

M54 Only:

Lift out expansion rivets.

Remove intake hood (1).

Fig 1: Removing Intake Hood

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Detach plug (1) from AUC sensor.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Detaching Plug From AUC Sensor

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Lift out expansion rivet (1).

Release screw (2).

Lift out fan cowl.

Fig 3: Lifting Out Expansion Rivet

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