17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N20, N55, N52T)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2017 BMW X3, 2016 BMW X3, 2015 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X3, and 2013 BMW X3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary work:

Switch off ignition.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 17 10 1AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 17 10 2AZ .

Remove cross connection (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Fan Cowl With Electric Fan Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Only for vehicles with automatic transmission:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 17 10 6AZ .

Release transmission oil cooler (2) from the fan cowl.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Oil Cooler Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 17 10 3AZ .

Unlock and disconnect connectors (2) on fan cowl on right.

Pressing retainer (3) on fan cowl, left.

Detach coolant lines from fan cowl.

Remove fan cowl (4) towards top.

Fig 3: Removing Fan Cowl

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Fan Retaining Tab

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Reassemble the vehicle.
Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.