17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove intake manifold . See 13 REMOVING INTAKE DUCT (N63) .

Unclip Bowden cable for engine bonnet/hood actuator from transverse reinforcement (1).

Detach A/C line from holder.

Release screws on left and right sides. Tightening torque 51 71 4AZ, see 51 71 SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS

Remove cross-brace (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Transverse Reinforcement And Cross-Brace

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Release coolant hose (1) from fan cowl.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hose And Fan Cowl

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Location

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Press lock (1).

Raise fan cowl (2) until holder (3) can be brought into assembly position.

NOTE: For reasons of clarity, illustration and text show coolant hose removed.
Do not raise fan cowl by fan impeller.

Fig 4: Identifying Fan Cowl, Holder And Lock

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Press lock (1).

Feed out fan cowl (2) towards top and remove.

Fig 5: Identifying Fan Cowl And Lock

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Installation:

Insert retaining tab (1) at bottom on module carrier.

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Tab

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Add final details to vehicle.
Now clear the fault memory.