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 take up to 11 minutes. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan is not necessary.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER PANEL IN THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING MOUNT OF HOOD SEAL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .

Precondition

Ignition is switched off.

Release clamp (1) from the fan cowl (2).

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Release clamp (1) from the fan cowl (2).

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Release clamp (1) from the fan cowl (2).

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Unlock connector (1) and pull off.
Release the clip (2) from the fan cowl.
Loosen clamps (3).
Release coolant line at fan cowl and set aside.
Unlock the left and right (arrows) locking mechanisms.
Carefully maneuver fan cowl (4) in the direction of the arrow and remove.

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For follow-up work on the engine:

Install guard for cooler fins

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

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

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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