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Procedures





Replace Engine Coolant Fans, Turbo Engines

NOTE: Remove the complete unit with both of the fans if the car is equipped with air conditioning.

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.

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.
- 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.