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

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ENGINE 113.964 in MODEL 164.175 

Fig 1: Identifying Electric Fan Components
G05257784Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof. Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position   AR88.40-P-1000GZ
2 Remove front engine cover   AR01.10-P-2405GZ
3 Remove left and right suction fan duct    
4 Remove upper radiator crossmember   AR62.30-P-2300GZ
5 Disconnect electrical connector (3) at fan shroud (1)    
6 Lift out automatic transmission oil line (6) from oil line mount (5) at radiator and turn it outwards NOTES The automatic transmission oil line (6) must not get deformed during the process otherwise, its optimal seating in the oil line mount (5) at the radiator will not be ensured.  
7 Unscrew bolt (2)    
8 Lift fan shroud (1) with electric fan out of mounts (4) and guide it upwards IMPORTANTInstallation:  Ensure that retaining lugs for fan shroud are inserted in mounts (4) at bottom of radiator.  
9 Install in the reverse order    
10 Read out fault memory and erase if required    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory   AD00.00-P-2000-04A
    STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system *WH58.30-Z-1048-13A 
DANGER 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
11 Carry out engine test run    
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Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1048-13A STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system, Compact Passenger Car 6511 1801 00