Our MINI has been overheating, and I have isolated the problem to the electric cooling fan. I've ordered the new part from a MINI dealer, but just got around to checking the service manual for the replacement procedure. According to the TIS, you have to remove the front bumper, A/C condenser and radiator to get to the fan assembly. Has anyone done this? Do you =really= have to dis-assemble the entire front of the car just to get to the fan? It appears to be so "close" that it almost seems impossible to have to remove so many parts to remove it.
The car is a US spec. model.
Appreciate any input I can get.
Thanks!
Tim/