hello guys im trying to replace the whole auxiliary fan assembly on my 1992 300e since one of the fans is not working anymore, i was goint to follow the instructions on the Model 124 Maintenance Manual when i found this problem: when disconnecting the pressure lines at the condenser what will happen? what are those for? do i have to remove the whole condenser to install the dual fan assembly or can i just slide it in? thanks in advance for your help.
hello John, so i wont be able to use a/c right? and about the fan i cannot even spin it by hand, its like glued, so i got this dual fan assembly from ebay, but not sure what to do, can i do this job without disconnect those lines? thanks for your help.
I've never done this job before,do a search , some one will chime in on the work to be done. I've read the manual and think system has to come apart,bummer to lose the freon if that's so
It can be done without blowing the charge. Whatever it takes to keep from blowing the charge is worth the trouble. Every time you open the system you run the risk of developing a leak, contaminating the system with moisture which ultimately causes corrosion.
Just start taking things apart and think your way through the job.
thanks for the link John! as soon i get off work will try that, and could not agree more with you Larry, thank you both, I'll let you know what happen, also i'm going to take some pictures to post what i did. but one last thing, how do i try if the fans will work before putting the things back on?
This is the procedure I use to get the aux fans out.
1) Remove both headlight assemblies
2) Remove/drill out the plastic plugs on the fan shroud. Be careful not to damage condenser.
3) Remove aux fan electrical connector next to power steering pump
4) Remove aux fan shroud
5) Remove screws holding aux fan assembly to condenser
6) Move engine radiator back far enough allow aux fan & shroud removal. Might need to remove engine fan clutch.
7) Reverse steps for reassembly. No need to open up refrigerant lines at all.
P.S.: Be sure to check aux fan rotation after re-install using a piece of paper. If fan does not suck air in, simply reverse electrical connector at the PS pump.
ok its done! thank you all for your help. just one more thing, how do i test if the fans are working? i heard about a bridge? i have no idea how to test them.
First off, I've done it, you don't need to remove the headlights or the uncouple the condensor from the rest of the system. It is a bit of a tight fit to get a couple of the bolts, I recommend a ratcheting wrench.
Secondly, once you put the new fan in, make sure it's spinning the right direction. I got an aftermarket one, and the plug on the fan was wired backwards, causing the fan to blow air forwards, causing a quite obnoxious low speed overheating problem. Fortunately if you chop off the pin on the fan plug, then you can plug it in backwards, and all was right.
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