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Remove/install fan unit - AR20.40-P-5050MLJ

MODEL 166 with ENGINE 157 

MODEL 166 with ENGINE 278 

Fig 1: Identifying Fan Unit Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 166
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Shown on model 166 with engine 278 

Fig 2: Identifying Fan Unit Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 166
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Shown on model 166 with engine 157 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1 Remove front engine cover    
2 Drain coolant   AR20.00-P-1142GQ 
3 Remove right and left engine suction air duct (2)    
4 Remove suction air duct (3) on the right and left downstream of the air filter housing (1) Engine 278  
5 Remove cold air intake (5) Engine 157  
6 Unfasten hydraulic line (11) on bracket (12) Engine 157  
7 Unclip hydraulic lines (8) on radiator (6) (arrows) Engine 157  
8 Unclip retaining lugs for upper air ducting from fan unit (13) Engine 278
IMPORTANT Unclip switchover valve (4) and place to one side.
 
9 Disconnect electrical connection (10) on fan unit (13) and unclip electrical line on fan unit (13)    
10 Remove return line on radiator    
11 Remove coolant hose (7) on radiator (6)    
12 Unhook fan unit (13) from radiator mount and pull out upwards INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Ensure correct seating of the lift support point (A) on the radiator mount.  
13 Install in the reverse order