17 11 031 Replacing fan cowl (Z3 M54)

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Remove fan impeller with fan clutch from water pump. Refer to 11 52 020 FAN .

Lever out expansion rivets on left and right from fan cowl.

Fig 1: Removing Expansion Rivets From Fan Cowl

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Lift out fan cowl and fan impeller together.

Fig 2: Removing Fan Cowl And Fan Impeller

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Installation:

Attach bracket (1) of fan cowl in retaining lugs at bottom and sides.

Fig 3: Attaching Bracket Of Fan Cowl In Retaining Lugs

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