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.
Turn off ignition.
Remove CROSS-MEMBER .
Remove intake ducts on left and right. See 13...... REMOVING INTAKE DUCT (N63) .
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Detach coolant hose from fan cowl at retainer (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hose Retainer

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Unlock and disconnect plug (1) on fan cowl.

Release screw (2) on holder for coolant hoses.

Tightening torque 17 10 5AZ .

Detach coolant hoses with holder from fan cowl.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses From Fan Cowl

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 3AZ .

Detach transmission oil cooler upwards from fan cowl.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Oil Cooler Retainer And Mounting Screws

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Unclip fan cowl (1) at retainers (2) on left and right, feed out in upward direction and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Fan Cowl

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Installation:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Tab

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Reassemble the vehicle.
Clear fault memory.