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