Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

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





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Read out fault memory of DME control unit
^ Turn off ignition
^ Remove cross-member
^ Remove intake manifolds on left and right
^ Remove front underbody protection





Detach coolant hose from fan cowl at retainer (1).





Unlock and disconnect plug (1) on fan cowl.

Release screw (2) on holder for coolant hoses.

Tightening torque 17 10 5AZ.

Detach coolant hoses with holder from fan cowl.





Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 3AZ.

Detach transmission oil cooler upwards from fan cowl.





Unclip fan cowl (1) at retainers (2) on left and right, feed out in upward direction and remove.





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





Note:
Check stored fault message.

Reassemble the vehicle.

Clear fault memory.