17 11 031 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Make sure without fail that coolant hoses are correctly routed, risk of damage by sharp edges or abrasion.

NOTE: Nut (1) for fan blade has a left-hand thread.

Unscrew nut (1).

Fig 1: Removing Fan Blade Nut

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Tightening torque 17 11 1AZ. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Undo screws (1) for fan motor and screws (2) for series resistor block.

Fig 2: Removing Components

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Remove fan motor, series resistor block and fan shroud.

Installation:

Fit wiring loom correctly.

If fitted, do not remove metal tabs (balance weight) on fan wheel (imbalance).

Tightening torque 17 11 2AZ. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .