Wiggle the flanges away from the place where the pipes join and a pair of gasket rings will drop out one per pipe.
Bmw z3 fan clutch removal.
Some z3 models may have an electric engine side cooling fan.
Its adjustable and works on many different vehicles.
Abn fan clutch removal tool 36mm and 32mm fan clutch tool kit with water pump pulley holder 3 piece fan clutch set.
The cooling fan removal procedure differs slightly between 4 and 6 cylinder models.
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Using 12mm nut and 13mm bolt box end wrenches remove the 4 nuts and bolts 2 per pipe.
The best way to remove the fan clutch is to use your 32mm wrench in conjunction with the bmw special tool which holds the water pump pulley stationary.
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If so to remove it unplug the electrical connector.
Idk if anyone has already done this or if its just common knowledge at this point but when i was looking up articles on removing the fan clutch i didn t come across anything this simple even the guys at pelican parts were saying the only practical way to remove the fan clutch is to use the special tool and they ve figured out how to do a lot.
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You can buy the tool from samstag sales or bavarian autosport.
Then remove the shroud following the steps below.
Wanna know how to get that fan off.
I will note the difference as needed.
I did my z3 my e28 and will be doing my m3 this week with the same tool from their shop.
The exhaust center pipe should now be completely free.
Pmd products thin profile tools are compatible with repair and replace of bmw mercedes fan clutch and water pumps set includes 32mm 36mm 38mm 40mm 65mm wrenches.
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Skip the steps where the viscous fan is removed.
Auto zone will rent you a universal fan clutch tool.