12 90 100 Replacing fan for electronics box

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 12 90 100 Replacing fan for electronics box
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Unfasten screws.

Open electronics box cover (1).

Release relay plug on reverse side of cover.

Remove cover.

Installation: 

Make sure that cover is correctly inserted in hinges of electronics box lower section (watertightness).

Fig 1: Identifying Electronics Box Cover
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Raise control unit slightly.

Unlock plug connection (1) and detach from equipment carrier.

Unfasten plug connection and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection
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Lever out expander rivet.

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws & Cover
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Unfasten screws.

Remove fan (1).

Fig 4: Locating Engine Control Unit Fan, Cable Tie, And Screws
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