17 11 035 Removing and installing/renewing fan cowl with electric fan (N74)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Read out fault memory of DME control unit
• Turn off ignition
• Remove CROSS-MEMBER
• Remove INTAKE MANIFOLDS on left and right
• Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION
• Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE

Release lines from fan cowl on clamps (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Fan Cowl Clamps

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Unlock and disconnect plug (1) on fan cowl.

Release screw (2) on holder for coolant hoses.

Tightening torque: see 5AZ in 17 10 RADIATOR, EXPANSION TANK

Detach coolant hoses with holder from fan cowl.

Fig 2: Removing Coolant Hose Holder Screw

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: see 3AZ in 17 10 RADIATOR, EXPANSION TANK

Pull off transmission oil cooler upwards from module carrier.

Fig 3: Identifying Fan Cowl Plug And Screw

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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 Module Carrier Retaining Tab

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