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Cooling Fans BMW X3 E83

Cooling Fan 6 illustrations ~179 words

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

An electric fan is mounted on the fan cowl and acts by drawing air through the radiator. The speed is variably regulated by the ECM. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .

SYSTEM TESTS

Note. Testing information is not available from manufacturer.

COOLING FAN & FAN COWL

Note. Numbers in text refer to numbers in figures.

Removal & Installation

Turn ignition off. Remove intake duct. See INTAKE DUCT. Unlock plug connector (1) and remove. Unclip cable from fan cowl. (Scheme 1) Lift out expansion rivet (1). Unscrew bolt (2). Remove fan cowl (3) toward top. (Scheme 2) To install, reverse removal procedure.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Removal & Installation

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

INTAKE DUCT

Note. Numbers in text refer to numbers in figures.

Remove top section of intake filter housing by disconnecting clips (1). Open retainers (2) on air-mass flow sensor and remove top section of intake filter housing. (Scheme 3) Remove screws. Remove air duct (1). (Scheme 4) Unfasten screws. Remove intake duct (1). (Scheme 5)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Removal & Installation

Scheme 4

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: WIRING DIAGRAMS

See also:
WIRING DIAGRAMS
INTAKE DUCT