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Originally Posted by etyu  Richardleeds has the right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicle so it's on the left side of his vehicle. It will be on the right side of the R171 in a US spec vehicle (left-hand-drive or LHD). |
Good point. It's on the passenger side, wherever you are in the world.
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Originally Posted by shahedC oh that looks less complicated, and is in a different area.. since you have an 05, that should be the same as my 07... |
Its a different part of the same system. My pictures show how to get to the fan intake from under the bonnet (hood). It doesn't need any tools and is the first place for debris to cause a problem.
The links at the top of the thread are for getting to the other side of the fan from the inside. This is how you can remove debris that has passed through the fan blades and is caught between the fan and the cabin filter. Requires tools, patience and draught strips!