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Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair




Removing and installing/replacing complete auxiliary fan (M62, M54, M57)

Remove front bumper completely, refer to: Front Bumper

Remove carrier on front bumper.

M62 only:





Lever out expansion rivets (1).
Release screws (2).
Tightening torques 13 71 3AZ.





Note:
Intake pipe is secured in intake hood by means of two locking lugs (1). Locking lugs are located under intake hood.
Press locking lugs (1) around circumference and remove intake hood.





M54 only:
Lever out expansion rivets (1).
Remove intake hood (2).

M57 only:
Remove intake hood.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.





Release cable tie (1).
Release screws (2) on left and right.





Lever out expansion rivets (1).





Remove panels (2) and (3).
Remove auxiliary fan completely with cowl towards bottom.





Installation:
Attach cowl of auxiliary fan to holders (1) on left and right.





Open locks.
Remove protective grill (1).





Release screws (1).
Remove fan impeller (2) from cowl (3).