Remove fan cowl
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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
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 TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT AT THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Precondition
Ignition is switched off.
- Release the clamp (1) from the fan cowl (3).
- Release the bracket (2) from the fan cowl (3).
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Unlock lock (2).
- Feed out the auxiliary coolant pump (3) from the high-temperature coolant radiator (4) in the direction arrowed, and set it aside.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
- Disconnect clamp (3).
- Unlock the locks (1).
- Carefully guide the fan cowl (2) out in the direction of the arrow and remove it.