Removing and installing radiator cowl with radiator fan

Removing

• Undo bolts -arrows- for air intake -1-.
• Remove connecting hose -2- leading to air filter ⇒ 3.1 Assembly overview - air filter housing.
• Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66; Noise insulation.

• Separate connector -arrow-.

• Open hose guides on cowling -2-.
• Push coolant hose -1- to one side.

• Disengage cowling with radiator fan - V7- from locking hook using a suitable tool.
• Push cowling together with radiator fan - V7- upwards out of the mountings and remove downwards.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. The following should be observed:

• Move radiator cowling together with radiator fan - V7- to installation position from below.
• Push evenly into all four mountings from above.

• The fan frame must engage audibly on the right and left at the top.

• Check that it has engaged securely by pulling on it.

Torque settings

• ⇒ 4.1 Assembly overview - radiator/radiator fan
• ⇒ 3.1 Assembly overview - air filter housing.