Removing the fan cowl
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 take up to 11 minutes. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan is not necessary.
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 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 REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Precondition
Ignition is switched off.
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.
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.
- Release clamps (1).
- Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the specified component(s) is/are installed.
- Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
- Release clamps (1).
- Unlock the locks (1).
- Carefully maneuver fan cowl (2) in the direction of the arrow and remove.
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).