Removing and installing radiator fan 2V177 (left-side) — AUDI
Removing and installing radiator fan 2V177 (left-side) on Audi: 10 steps, engines BCY, BRV. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)
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- All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing must be refitted in the same position when installing.
- Reinstall all cable ties in the same locations when assembling.
📐 4 workshop diagrams for BCY
Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.
📋 Procedure
- Pull lock carrier forwards . [Note: All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing must be refitted in the same position when installing.]
- Take electrical connector (arrow) out of bracket and unplug it.
- Unplug electrical connector (arrow).
- Move wire to electric fan clear.
- Remove bolt (1).
- Turn electrical fan in (direction of the arrow) and detach. [Note: Reinstall all cable ties in the same locations when assembling.]
- Install lock carrier with attachments 50.
- Install front bumper 63.
- Install air cleaner housing .
- Adjust headlights 94.
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