Hello Group

Any tips on putting my fan back on. My fingers don't quite fit into that tight little space. I didn't have as much trouble getting it off.

Thanks
BB

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1972 SILVER 280SE
1989 SILVER 300 SEL
1984 DARK BLUE 300D EURO

Bribe someone with small hands...

Working on boats I have been known to bride a bored kid with soda or ice cream to get that really PITA nut that only a midget or 10 year old can get.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Put one bolt in a few threads, and slide the fan on. Turn the fan 180 degrees, so the fan is resting on that one bolt, and it's easier to fumble around with trying to get the other bolts in.

Thanks, now I don't have to bribe my son with ice cream.

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1972 SILVER 280SE
1989 SILVER 300 SEL
1984 DARK BLUE 300D EURO

I'mbroke has it right with this addition: Lay the small bolt in position on the top hole. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, push it into the threads while turning it with an open ended wrench. Rotate each hole to the top position and repeat.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

I set the screw in place just like kerry describes and kinda "grabbed" it with my open-ended wrench and moved it into position then gave it a 1/4 turn so the threads bit That way I can hold the fan with one hand and position and start the screw with the other.

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Current Mercedes
1979 maple yellow 240D 4-speed

Gone and fondly remembered:
1980 orient red 240D 4-speed

Gone and NOT fondly remembered:
1982 Chna Blue 300TD

Other car in the stable:
2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI / 6-speed MT