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I'm in the mood for DIY these
days and I'm posting the removal of the whistling Fan. The very same
fan has troubled me on my dad's E30, uncle's E30. On the E46.. it's
a different story!
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Description
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Supplement
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Qty
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From
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Part
Number |
Price
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Notes |
| 01 |
BLOWER UNIT |
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1 |
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64116900685 |
$162.94 |
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| 02 |
BRACKET |
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1 |
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64118390874 |
$4.80 |
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| 03 |
FINAL STAGE
UNIT |
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1 |
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08/2002 |
64118385549 |
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ENDED |
| 03 |
FINAL STAGE
UNIT |
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1 |
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64116929486 |
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ENDED |
| 03 |
FINAL STAGE
UNIT |
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1 |
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64116920365 |
$83.70 |
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| 04 |
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR, HEATER/EVAPORATOR |
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2 |
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11/2002 |
64118380673 |
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ENDED |
| 04 |
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR, HEATER/EVAPORATOR |
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2 |
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64116930015 |
$16.63 |
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| 05 |
POSITNG.
DRIVE, FRESH AIR/RECIRC. LEFT |
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1 |
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64116912523 |
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ENDED |
| 05 |
POSITNG.
DRIVE, FRESH AIR/RECIRC. LEFT |
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1 |
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64116934823 |
$62.22 |
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| 05 |
POSITNG.
DRIVE, FRESH AIR/RECIRC. RIGHT |
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1 |
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64116912524 |
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ENDED |
| 05 |
POSITNG.
DRIVE, FRESH AIR/RECIRC. RIGHT |
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1 |
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64116934824 |
$62.22 |
Take the cabin filter off by removing the 3 plastic screws..
Unclip the wires that go from one side of the car to the other and
let them rest on the engine..
Remove the 4 Torx screws that hold the filter assembly.
Now you have to remove the plastic that is between you and the #^%#%
fan. There's a plastic screw on the right hand side of the assembly
that secures the insulation for the ECU space, remove that screw as
well.
There are also 2 screws, one
on each side of this cover, remove them as well. It's a bit tricky
to come out but it will come off easily if you play a bit with it.
Once the cover is off, you will see the fan assembly. It's held by 2
strong clips and 2 screws. Remove them as well. The left clip can be
seen in the first photo!
Once this cover is out, you will see the fan. It's held by 2 screws
if I remember correctly. Remove them and be careful not to drop them
in the heater assembly! I dropped one and it fell in the bottom
engine cover! Had to remove that to get it!
Now the real fun begins.. Once you remove the screws, you will have
to disconnect the power connector as well. I found it easier to work
there by leaving the wipers in vertical position.
I also removed the 2 engine covers to make more space. Do that it
helps!!
I was trying for 4 hours to remove the fan and eventually I broke
the plastic blades in an explosion of anger. I was then trying for
another 4 hours to get the new fan in without breaking anything.
Can't help with that, you will have to struggle to get it out & in.
I also disconnected the left flap to have some freedom of movement.
Sorry for the lack of pictures here, it's easy to disconnect it.
Once you successfully place the new fan, connect the power
connector, secure it using the clips that held the old one, test it,
and put all the covers back in reverse order.
Accidents::
Broke an oil recirculation hose while trying to remove the part
above the inlet manifold to make more space (didn't remove it
eventually). 16.90 for a new one
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