Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N55 Engine) (2016-2018)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Switch off ignition.
• Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Only vehicles with automatic transmissions: 

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 4AZ .

Pull off transmission oil cooler (2) for automatic transmission in upward direction from fan cowl.

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Vehicles with twin-clutch gearbox only: 

Loosen clamps (1).

Unlock transmission fluid lines (2) and detach from gearbox oil cooler.

Release screw (3).

Unlock and remove the transmission oil lines (4).

Unclip the coolant line from the clamps and set it aside.

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

Unlock catch (2).

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 17 10 1AZ .

Feed out fan cowl upwards and remove.

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Installation note: 

Make sure fan cowl (1) and holder (2) are in correct installation position.

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Delete the fault memory.

Vehicles with twin-clutch gearbox only: 

Check the TRANSMISSION OIL .