17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (S63 B44 T 0)

Necessary preliminary work:

Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove CROSS CONNECTION .
Remove STIFFENING PLATE

IMPORTANT: Ensure that no coolant enter into the plug connection of the auxiliary coolant pump.
Check plug connection for coolant residues. If necessary, blow clean plug connection with compressed air.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Fan Cowl Screw

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Release holder (1) for auxiliary water pumps from fan cowl and module carrier to the top.

Fig 2: Identifying Auxiliary Water Pumps Holder

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Unlock and pull off connector (1) and cable from fan cowl.

Release screws and clamps (2).

Tightening torque 17 10 7AZ.

Remove fan cowl (3) towards top.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector, Clamps And Fan Cowl

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Installation note:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Tab

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Reassemble the vehicle.
Delete fault memory.