12 90 100 Replacing fan for electronics box (N52)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
Disconnect battery negative terminal
Remove right MICROFILTER HOUSING
Remove AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for removing and installing electronic control units.

Unlock cover (1) with slide (3).

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove electronics box cover (1).

Installation:

Engage electronics box cover (1) correctly in hinges.

Security version:

Remove DME armour plating.

Fig 1: Identifying Electronics Box Cover And Screws

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Disconnect plug connections (1 to 6).

Remove DME control unit.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections

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Unlock plug connection (1) on fan for electronics box and disconnect.

Release screws (2) on device carrier.

Lift out device carrier (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws On Device Carrier

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Unlock vent duct (1) and remove in direction of arrow.

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Identifying Vent Duct And Cover

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Unscrew nuts.

Pull device holder (1) approx. 3 cm towards rear.

Fig 5: Identifying Device Holder And Nuts

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Remove air duct (1) from device holder (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Air Duct And Device Holder

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Turn connecting piece (1) to right and remove.

Fig 7: Turning Connecting Piece

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Release screws and remove fan (1) in upwards direction.

Fig 8: Identifying Screws And Fan

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Check function of DME.