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

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ENGINE 642 in MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Electric Fan
G00544423Courtesy 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 Remove left intake air duct    
2 Unclip coolant line (2) at fan shroud for electric fan (1)    
3 Disconnect electrical connector (3) at fan shroud for electric fan (1)    
4 Lift out automatic transmission oil line (5) from the oil line mount (4) at the radiator and turn it outwards NOTES The automatic transmission oil line (5) must not get deformed during the process; otherwise, its optimal seating in the oil line mount (4) at the radiator will not be ensured.  
5 Remove bolts (6)    
6 Lift out electric fan (1) from mounts (7) along with the fan shroud and guide it upwards IMPORTANTInstallation:  Ensure that the retaining lugs of the fan shroud are inserted in the mounts (7) at the bottom of the radiator.  
7 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Checking     
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.
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8 Carry out engine test run    
Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
G06878182Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.