17 11 035 Replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N52K)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove intake duct

Lever out expander rivet.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release screw (2).

Lift out fan cowl (3) with electric fan.

Fig 1: Removing Electric Fan, Expander Rivet And Plug

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.