Removing the fan cowl
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SPOILER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT HAND FRONT BOTTOM SIDE COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
- Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
- Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Precondition
Ignition is switched off.
- Release coolant ventilation line (1) from the holders (arrows).
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Unlock and detach coolant ventilation line (1).
- Unlock and detach coolant line (2) in marked areas (3).
- Feed out coolant line (2) and place to one side.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Unlock the lock (2).