Removing Electric Fan (With Frame)

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Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

• Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx. 
• Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f) 

1. Remove holding strut -1-  by unscrewing the M6 nuts (a/f 10) -2-  .
   Fig 1: Identifying Electric Fan Side Bracket And Strut

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2. Release and pull off plug connection -1-  for electric fan.
   Fig 2: Identifying Fan Cable Connector

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3. Remove sheetmetal clips -3-  and washers used to secure the radiator to the bracket.
   1. 3.1. Remove hexagon-head bolt (a/f 10, M6 x 16) -1-  on the hose holder.
      Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Side Bracket

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4. Unscrew screw (a/f 10, M6 x 20) -1-  on the control unit holder -2-  .
   1. 4.1. Remove control unit holder from the bracket.

      The control unit holder is located on the radiator bracket at the right in direction of travel.

      Fig 4: Identifying Control Unit Holder

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5. Unclip vent line -1-  at the holder for the bracket -2-  in the wheel housing.
   Fig 5: Identifying Vent Line

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6. Unscrew hexagon-head bolt (a/f 13, M8 x 12) -1-  used to secure the bracket -2-  .
   Fig 6: Identifying Electric Fan Bottom Bracket

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7. Unscrew M8 nuts (a/f 13) -2-  .
   1. 7.1. Carefully pull the bracket downwards and pull the hose holder from the guide.
      Fig 7: Identifying Electric Fan Side Bracket

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8. Remove the bracket by pulling it downwards.
9. Unscrew the tapping screws (T 25) -1-  used to secure the frame at the outside.
   1. 9.1. Bend electric fan with frame from the outside in and pull it out of the guides -2-  .
      Fig 8: Identifying Cooling Fan

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10. Remove electric fan from frame.
    1. 10.1. Disconnect electric line from the frame. Remove tie-wrap.
    2. 10.2. Loosen and unscrew three M6 hexagon nuts (a/f 10) -1-  . Remove electric fan.
       Fig 9: Identifying Electric Fan With Frame

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