17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N52/N52K/N53)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove intake duct
Automatic only:
Remove Front Underbody Protection

Automatic only:

Release bolt.

Detach cooler (1) for automatic transmission from fan cowl (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Fan Cowl, Automatic Transmission Cooler And Retaining Bolt

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unclip line (2) from fan cowl.

Detach cable strap (3) from fan cowl.

Release bolt.

Unlock catch in direction of arrow.

Remove fan cowl towards top.

Fig 2: Identifying Fan Cowl Plug, Line And Cable Strap

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.