Remove/install electric fan - AR20.40-P-5000QB

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ENGINES 272.920 in MODEL 203.052/252/752

ENGINES 272.940 in MODEL 203.054/254, 209.354/454

ENGINES 272.960 in MODEL 203.056/256/756, 209.356/456

ENGINES 272.970 in MODEL 203.087/287

ENGINES 272.941 in MODEL 203.092/292

ENGINES 156.982 in MODEL 209.377 except CODE (P98) Black Series

ENGINES 156.982 in MODEL 209.477

ENGINES 273 in MODEL 209

Fig 1: Identifying Electric Fan Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Electric Fan Components (2 Of 2)

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MODIFICATION NOTES

16.5.06

"Disconnect/connect battery ground line" removed

	Remove/install
	Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, liftgates or sliding roof	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1	Remove left and right intake air duct (1)
2	Remove front engine cover	Model 209.377/477 Do not tilt front engine cover, but lift upwards vertically otherwise the retaining lugs can break off.
3	Disconnect connector (3) of the electric suction fan engine and AC with integrated control (M4/7)
4	Remove fanfare horns (H2)	Model 203	AR54.35-P-1555P
		Model 209	AR54.35-P-1555Q
5	Remove bolts from steering oil cooler on front end crossmember (7)	Except model 209.377/477
6	Remove hydraulic line for power steering (5) from front end crossmember (7)
7	Remove bolt for windshield washer reservoir filler pipe	Model 209.377/477
8	Remove front end crossmember (7) from crossmember at the front by removing bolts (8)
9	Remove bolts (10) at front end crossmember (7) on right and left.
10	Detach hood cable (11)
11	Remove retaining clips (12) for air ducting
12	Push coolant line (13) out of fixture	Except model 209.377/477
13	Remove cable ties at front end crossmember (7)
14	Disconnect plug connection of hood lock on right (15)
15	Remove lock carrier (7) with the hood release cables (11)	If the rubber mounts (19) are firmly attached in the radiator, do not pull front end crossmember (7) upwards with force, but unscrew retaining pin (9) on right and left. Press together retaining bracket (14) of radiator on right and left, then unhook front end crossmember (7) and remove.
16	Drain coolant at radiator	Model 209.377/477	AR20.00-P-1142TMG
	Notes on coolant		AH20.00-N-2080-01A
17	Disconnect coolant hose from thermostat housing to engine radiator, at engine radiator and place to one side	Model 209.377/477
18	Press clamp (16) on right and left	At the same time take out electric suction fan engine and AC with integrated control (M4/7) toward top.
19	Take out engine and air conditioning electric suction fan with integrated control (M4/7) toward top	Installation: Ensure that plates (17) of electric suction fan engine and AC with integrated control (M4/7) are seated in supports (18) of radiator on right and left.
20	Install in the reverse order
21	Carry out operational check of hood lock
22	Check gap dimension of the engine hood	Adjust gap dimension if necessary: Model 203.0	AR60.00-P-0700-01P
		Gap dimension	*BE60.00-P-1001-01E
			*129589032100
		Model 203.2	AR60.00-P-0700-01PA
		Gap dimension	*BE60.00-P-1001-01E
			*129589032100
		Model 203.7	AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
		Gap dimension	*BE60.00-P-1001-01E
			*129589032100
		Type 209.3	AR60.00-P-0700-01Q
		Gap dimension	*BE60.00-P-1001-01G
			*129589032100
		Type 209.4	AR60.00-P-0700-01QA
		Gap dimension	*BE60.00-P-1001-01G
			*129589032100
23	Read out fault memory	Except model 209.377/477
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
	Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
24	Perform engine test run and check function of engine and AC electric suction fan with integrated control (M4/7)

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number	Designation				Model 209.4
BE60.00-P-1001-01G	Gap dimension	Engine hood to fender	Dimension "A"	mm	3 (±1)
		Engine hood to headlamp	Dimension "B"	mm	4 (±0.5)
		Engine hood to bumper	Dimension "C"	mm	5 (±0.5)
			See picture		AR60.00-P-0700-01QA

Fig 3: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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