17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan

The operation of the electric fan may be required when the engine is switched off after the end of a journey. In rare cases, the operation of the electric fan may last for up to 11 minutes. This serves to protect the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CROSS CONNECTION .

Removal: 

Remove sealing (1) from radiator.

Fig 1: Radiator Sealing

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Unlock and pull off connector (1) from fan cowl.

Unclip clips (2) from fan cowl and place cable to one side.

Unclip coolant hose and tank ventilation line from fan cowl (3).

Fig 2: Fan Cowl, Connector And Clips

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Fan Cowl Screws

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Unlock right lock (1) on fan cowl.

Fig 4: Unlocking Right Lock On Fan Cowl

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Unlock left lock (1) on fan cowl.

Fig 5: Unlocking Left Lock On Fan Cowl

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Feed out fan cowl (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 6: Feeding Out Fan Cowl

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Installation: 

Feed in fan cowl (1) in direction of arrow and install.

Fig 7: Feeding In Fan Cowl

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Lock left and right locks.

Fig 8: Locating Left And Right Locks

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 1AZ .

Fig 9: Fan Cowl Screws

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Connect connector (1) to fan cowl.

Connector (1) must engage audibly.

Connect clips (2) to fan cowl.

Connect coolant hose and tank ventilation line (3) to fan cowl.

Fig 10: Fan Cowl, Connector And Clips

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Install sealing (1) on radiator.

Fig 11: Radiator Sealing

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