Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

17 11 035 - Removing and installing/replacing fan cowl with electric fan (N52K)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read out fault memory of DME control unit

- Switch off ignition





Lever out expansion rivets (1).
Press lock (2) and raise intake duct (3).
Detach intake duct (3) from air filter housing and remove.





Unclip Bowden cable for engine bonnet/hood actuator from transverse reinforcement (1).
Release screws on left and right sides. Tightening torque 51 71 4AZ Specifications.
Remove cross-brace (1).





Unlock plug (1) and remove.





Press lock (1).
Raise fan cowl (2) until holder (3) can be brought into assembly position.

Note:
For reasons of clarity, illustration and text show coolant hose removed.





Press lock (1).
Feed out fan cowl (2) towards top and remove.





Installation:
Insert retaining tab (1) at bottom on module carrier.





Note:
Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.