63 11 845 Replacing left LED fan (inner)

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Special tools required:

2 296 785

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove HEADLIGHT WITH LED TECHNOLOGY
Remove HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE

Release latch mechanism (1) and screws underneath.

Tightening torque 63 11 6AZ .

Remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Latch Mechanism

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Installation note:

Gasket (1) must not be damaged and must be installed free from grease.

Fig 2: Identifying Gasket

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Press together connector (1) (arrow) and disengage to the rear into light housing.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage.
Do not bend pins of connector (1).

Fig 3: Unlocking Connector

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Release screw (2) on LED fan through opening (1). Release screw (3) through opening (1) with special tool 2 296 785 .

Screw (2; 3) tightening torque 63 11 5AZ .

Fig 4: Releasing Screws Using Special Tool

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove fan (2) to the side.

Fig 5: Removing Fan

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