Description
The fan shroud in your BMW serves a number of purposes. It helps to direct the flow of air into the radiator, raises cooling efficiency, and protects a technician from injury from a spinning fan.
Over the years, they tend to crack or chip because of the extreme temperatures they endure under the hood.
If your shroud has become damaged in any way, replace it immediately. A damaged shroud can break loose and cause damage to underhood components after making contact with a spinning radiator fan. Don't take the chance on doing more work than necessary. An easy replacement for the DIYer.