17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N54)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Read out fault memory of DME control unit
• Switch off ignition
• Remove intake duct  . See 13 REMOVING INTAKE DUCT (N54) .
• Automatic only: 

  Remove underbody protection  . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION (CONVERTIBLE) or 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION (COUPE).

Automatic only: 

Release screw.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Fan Cowl And Cooler

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unclip line (2) from fan cowl.

Detach cable strap (3).

Release screw.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Strap And Line With Plug

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Release charge-air duct (1) from rubber mount (2) on fan cowl.

Fig 3: Identifying Charge-Air Duct And Rubber Mount

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Unlock catch in direction of arrow.

Remove fan cowl towards top.

Fig 4: Removing Fan Cowl Towards Top

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Installation: 

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

Fig 5: Identifying Fan Cowl And Bracket

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