Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

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





Important!
Fan can start up without warning!
It is absolutely essential to disconnect the fan before starting this repair procedure.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
^ Switch off ignition.
^ Remove cross connection.
^ 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 clamps (2) on left and right, feed out in upward direction and remove.





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





Note:
Check stored fault message.

Reassemble the vehicle.

Delete fault memory.