Removing Cooling Fan (Electric Fan) On Dfi Engines

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removing electric fan for air conditioning =>

Unclip the electric connector on the radiator frame.

Fig 1: Identifying Electric Connector On Radiator Frame
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Loosen the three fastening screws on the fan and pull fan down and out. Guide the cables and control unit when doing so.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Conditioning Fastening Screws
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Fig 3: Identifying Air Conditioning Fan
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Removing electric fan for engine cooling =>

Unclip the electric connector on the radiator frame.

Fig 4: Identifying Electric Connector On Radiator Frame
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Loosen the three fastening screws on the fan and pull fan down and out.

Fig 5: Locating Engine Cooling Fan Fastening Screws
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