17 40 000 Removing and installing/replacing complete supplementary fan (with fan cowl)

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.

Remove complete front bumper, refer to 51 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT BUMPER .

Remove complete right headlight, refer to 63 12 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT HEADLIGHT .

Remove complete left headlight, refer to 63 12 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT .

Version With Right And/Or Left Air Duct Only:

Remove screws (1) and (2).

Fold back air duct (3) as illustrated.

Fig 1: Folding Back Air Duct

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All:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn plug housing (2) in direction of arrow and remove from front air duct (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection & Remove

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Unscrew bolt (1).

Release expansion rivet (2).

Fig 3: Releasing Expansion Rivet

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Unclip cable loom (4) from fixtures (3).

Release screws (1).

Release expansion rivets (2).

Remove air duct at front (5) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Air Duct

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove supplementary fan complete with fan cowl (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Removing Supplementary Fan

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