Remove engine compartment fan

WARNING: High-voltage system .
The high-voltage system works with dangerous electrical voltage and high currents flow. Mortal hazard through electric shock!

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see:
61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS .
For additional information see:
61 25... NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT .

Preliminary work

Refer to DE-ENERGIZING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
Refer to CHECKING THAT NO VOLTAGE IS APPLIED .
Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING SERVICE CAP IN TRUNK .
Refer to REMOVING WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Loosen screws (1).
Remove the sound insulation (2).

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1) for the engine compartment fan.
Unlock and disconnect connector (2) on temperature sensor.
Unclip cable from fan cowl.
Loosen screw (3).

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove engine compartment fan (2).

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