Removing the fan cowl
NOTE:
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 CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces
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Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
- Unlock and loosen the clamps (1).
- Feed out coolant line (2) and place to one side.
- If fitted:
Release the coolant line (1) below at the fan cowl from the clamps and place it to the side.
- Unlock and loosen connector (1).
- Loosen screws (2).
- Guide out fan cowl (3) in direction of arrow and remove.