Removing Engine-Compartment Blower

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WARNING: Moving components

Danger of limbs being trapped or severed
→ 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.

Unscrew cap on coolant reservoir -1- and oil filler neck -2- .

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Cover on oil filler neck and coolant
Carefully remove cover -1- on engine-compartment blower.
Carefully unclip cover from the rubber sleeves at the front -2- and rear -3- .

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Engine-compartment blower cover
Tighten cap on the oil filler neck and coolant reservoir.
Information
- Temperature changes can cause the engine-compartment blower to start up at any time (protection against overheating).
- Always disconnect the plug connection at the rear spoiler bracket before removal.
Release and disconnect central connector -1- .

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Electric plug connection
Remove engine-compartment blower at the left and right -1- .
Make sure that the central connector -2- is disconnected.

Disconnect cable plug -3- for engine-compartment blower.

Pull engine-compartment blower out of the rubber sleeves at the rear -arrow 4- first, then at the front -arrows 5- .

Remove engine-compartment blower.

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Engine-compartment blower at the left and right