Removing Engine - Compartment Blower

Installation position of engine-compartment blower: 

Fig 1: Locating Engine Compartment Blower

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→ Do not reach into the danger area.

→ Secure the system to prevent it from being activated accidentally.

→ Keep third parties away from the danger area.

1. Open the rear lid.
2. If fitted: Extend the rear spoiler manually using the switch in the passenger compartment.

   Information 

   • Temperature changes can cause the engine-compartment blower to start up at any time (protection against overheating). 
   • Given this, always disconnect the plug connection for the rear spoiler before removal. 
3. Unclip cover -1-  in the engine compartment at the right and disconnect plug connection for rear spoiler, engine cover and engine-compartment blower.
   1. 3.1. Lift engine-compartment blower bracket up at the rear -2-  and pull it out slightly at the front -3-  .
   2. 3.2. Unclip cover -4-  .
      Fig 2: Locating Right Cover Of Engine Compartment

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4. First unclip the engine-compartment blower at the rear -arrows A-  , pull it back and then bend it upwards -arrows B-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Engine-Compartment Blower

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5. Release plug connections on the fan motors -arrows a-  and pull them off -arrows A-  .
   Fig 4: Pulling Fan Motors Connectors

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6. Remove the fan unit.