17 40 000 Removing and installing / replacing complete auxiliary fan

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M57, M57TU only:

Lever out expansion rivets (1).

Remove intake cover (2).

Fig 1: Removing Intake Cover

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M54 only:

Lift out expansion rivets.

Remove intake cover (1).

Fig 2: Removing Expansion Rivets

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M57, M57TU and M54:

Remove complete front bumper. See 51 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT BUMPER (FROM 10/01)

Unlock and disconnect plug (1).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug

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Lever out expansion rivets (1).

Remove fan cowl (2).

Fig 4: Removing Fan Cowl

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Release screws (1).

Remove fan impeller (2).

Fig 5: Removing Fan Impeller

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