17 11 031 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove fan cowl with electric fan. Refer to 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (W10, W11) .

IMPORTANT: Make sure without fail that coolant hoses are correctly routed, risk of damage by sharp edges or abrasion.

NOTE: Nut (1) for fan blade has a left-hand thread.

Unscreew nut (1).

Tightening torque, refer to 17 11 1AZ in COOLING SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER .

Fig 1: Locating Nut For Fan Blade

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Undo screws (1) for fan motor and screws (2) for series resistor block.

Remove fan motor, series resistor block and fan shroud.

Installation:

Fit wiring loom correctly.

If fitted, do not remove metal tabs (balance weight) on fan wheel (imbalance).

Tightening torque, refer to 17 11 2AZ in COOLING SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER .

Fig 2: Identifying Fan Motor Retaining Screws

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