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Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

17 11 035 Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N53, N54, N55)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
^ Switch off ignition.
^ Remove intake duct.
^ Automatic only:
Remove front underbody protection.





Automatic only:
Release screw.

Detach cooler (1) for automatic transmission from fan cowl (2).

Unlock connector (1) and remove.





Unclip line (2) from fan cowl.

Cut open cable tie (3).

Release screw.





Release charge air duct (1) from rubber mount (2) on fan cowl.





Unlock catch in direction of arrow.

Remove fan cowl towards top.

Installation Note:
Make sure fan cowl (1) and holder (2) are in correct installation position.








Note:
Check stored fault messages.

Delete fault memory.