Skip the steps where the viscous fan is removed.
Bmw z3 fan clutch removal.
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.
Abn fan clutch removal tool 36mm and 32mm fan clutch tool kit with water pump pulley holder 3 piece fan clutch set.
If so to remove it unplug the electrical connector.
Using 12mm nut and 13mm bolt box end wrenches remove the 4 nuts and bolts 2 per pipe.
I show you how in this video by using a special set of tools you can buy here.
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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.
Wiggle the flanges away from the place where the pipes join and a pair of gasket rings will drop out one per pipe.
I did my z3 my e28 and will be doing my m3 this week with the same tool from their shop.
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Others have reported success by jamming a screwdriver in between the bolt heads but imo having the right tools makes the job easier.
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The cooling fan removal procedure differs slightly between 4 and 6 cylinder models.
Then remove the shroud following the steps below.
Some z3 models may have an electric engine side cooling fan.
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Its adjustable and works on many different vehicles.
The exhaust center pipe should now be completely free.
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I will note the difference as needed.
