Removing fan cowl with electric motor

Loosen screw (1).
Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.

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Unclip and feed out wiring harness mounting (1).

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Loosen screw (1).

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Unclip all hose supports (2) from the fan cowl (1).

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Guide out the fan cowl (1) upwards at the coolant hoses.

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Install guard for cooler fins:

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Install guard (1).
NOTE: Packaging made from corrugated cardboard with a thickness of at least 3 mm can be used as a guard (cut to the required size as required).

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