Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

17 11 035 Removing and installing/renewing fan cowl with electric fan (N63)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
^ Switch off ignition.
^ Remove intake manifold.





Unclip Bowden cable for engine bonnet/hood actuator from transverse reinforcement (1).

Detach A/C line from holder.

Release screws on left and right sides.

Tightening torque 51 71 4AZ.

Remove cross-brace (1).





Release coolant hose (1) from fan cowl.





Unlock plug (1) and remove.





Press lock (1).

Raise fan cowl (2) until holder (3) can be folded into center of vehicle.

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

Do not raise fan cowl by fan impeller.





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 message.

Reassemble the vehicle.

Delete fault memory.