63 11 840 Replacing left LED fan left (outer)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove wheel arch cover. See 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) .

Turn protective cap (1) counterclockwise and remove.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage due to moisture penetration!
Installation note:
Check seal. Replace protective cap (1) if necessary.
Comply with INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THE PROTECTIVE CAP .
Protective cap (1) must lock correctly!
Turn the protective cap (1) clockwise to end stop (A)!

Fig 1: Turning Protective Cap Clockwise

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 63 11 5AZ .

Remove LED fan (3).

Fig 2: Identifying LED Fan Plug Connection And Screws

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