Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

Replace engine coolant fans, turbo engines

Note! Remove the complete unit with both of the fans if the car is equipped with airco.

Remove at the top side





Remove:
- the front engine-bay cover
- mark the EVAP hose and remove it from the canister purge (CP) valve
- the connector from the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor on the charge air cooler (CAC) (undo wiring from the shroud)
- the connector from the right side fan
- the two bolts at the top from the unit.
Raise the car.

Remove from the underneath

Remove:
- both the engine splash guards
- the longitudinal beam, see Removing turbocharged engines with the transmission Removing Turbocharged Engines With The Transmission.

Remove complete unit





Remove:
- the connector fan at the left side
- the EVAP hose out of the clamp
- the two bolts from underneath
- the charge air cooler (CAC) hose
- move the complete unit downwards and move the hoses sidewards.

Removing fan blade and motor




- Remove the nut or clip
- Pull off the fan blade
- Pull the cable out of the clamping and the connector
- Remove the nuts or bolts and take the fan motor out.

Install fan motor and blade




- Install the fan motor and tighten the bolt or nut to 10 Nm
- Route the cables and fit the connectors
- Install the fan blade and secure it with the clip or nut. tightening torque 10 Nm
- Route the wiring and fit the connectors.

Install complete unit




- Install the unit carefully in the correct position at the radiator side
- Install the bolts at the underside. Tighten to 10 Nm
- Clean the connections and connect the charge air cooler (CAC) hose
- Open the clamps and fit the EVAP hose
- Connect the connector.

Install from underneath
- The longitudinal beam, see Turbocharged engine assembly with the transmission, installing Turbocharged Engine Assembly With The Transmission, Installing
- Both engine splash guards.

Tighten and fit parts from the top




- Position the holder and fit the two bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm
- Install the EVAP valve and fit the connector
- Connect the fan connectors
- Tighten the cables and tie up
- Connect the cable of the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
Check the function and install the front engine-bay cover.