Removing And Installing/Replacing Fan Clutch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 530i, 2002 BMW 530i, and 2001 BMW 530i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If necessary, remove air duct.

NOTE: S54
Remove engine underguard and release fan cowl. See 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL (M54)

IMPORTANT: Left-hand threads.

Using special tool 11 5 030, grip pulley and unfasten cap nut from water pump using special tool 11 5 040.

If necessary, unfasten fan cowl. See 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL (M54)

Take the fan wheel with fan coupling off the water pump and remove.

Fig 1: Griping Pulley With Special Tool & Removing Fan With Clutch

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Installation:

Tighten down fan impeller using special tool 11 5 040.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 52 1AZ in ENGINE MECHANICAL - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 530I (E39) .

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool 11 5 040

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NOTE: When using special tool 11 5 040, 30 Nm on the torque wrench scale are equivalent to a tightening torque of 40 Nm.

Unfasten screws and detach fan from fan coupling.

Fig 3: Removing Fan Clutch Screws

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