17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N51)

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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: Cooler, Mounting Screw And Fan Cowl

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release nut and remove bracket (2) for remove bracket for muffler

Fig 2: Hose, Bracket And Mounting Screw

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Release, unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) in direction of arrow from fan cowl.

Detach cable strap (2) from fan cowl.

Release screw.

Installation:

Make sure cable guide (3) is installed in correct position between fan cowl and radiator.

Fig 3: Fan Cowl Plug Connection, Cable Strap, Cable Guide, Mounting Screw And Removal Direction

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unclip line (2) from fan cowl.

Unlock catch in direction of arrow.

Remove fan cowl towards top

Fig 4: Fan Cowl, Plug, Line And Removal Direction

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Installation:

NOTE: Make sure fan cowl (1) and bracket (2) are in correct installation position.

Fig 5: Fan Cowl And Retaining Bracket

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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.

Now clear the fault memory.