17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (S65)

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IMPORTANT: Risk of short circuits!
When removing fan cowl, protect plug and housing against moisture; dry with compressed air if necessary.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Read out fault memory of DDE control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
Switch off ignition
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove intake duct (S65).
Unclip coolant lines from fan cowl.

Unlock connector and remove.

IMPORTANT: Risk of short circuits!

When removing fan cowl, protect plug and housing against moisture; dry with compressed air if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug

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Release retaining screw (1) for fan cowl.

Unclip cable.

Unclip vent lines.

Turn lower hose holder through 90°.

Remove fan cowl (2) towards top.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Screw And Fan Cowl

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Installation:

When installing fan cowl, make sure guide tabs are correctly positioned.

Add final details to vehicle.

Clear DME fault memory.