17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N62, N62TU)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules.
Switch off ignition.
Remove radiator cover .
Only with engine oil cooler installed: Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Unlock plug (1) on AUC sensor and disconnect.

Unlock connector (2) and remove.

NOTE: Modify AUC sensor when replacing fan cowl.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector And Plug

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NOTE: Only with engine oil cooler installed!
Detach engine oil lines from engine oil cooler (see arrows). See Fig 2.
Replace sealing rings.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Oil Lines

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Raise fan cowl (1) approx. 3 cm.

Fig 3: Identifying Fan Cowl

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, this work step is shown on the fan cowl after it has been removed.

Fold in left retaining tab (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Tab

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Remove fan cowl (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Identifying Fan Cowl

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NOTE: Only with engine oil cooler installed!
Modify the engine oil cooler when replacing the fan cowl.
Release screws (see arrows).
Detach engine oil cooler (1) from fan cowl (2) and install in new fan cowl.

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler And Fan Cowl

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Clear DME fault memory.