Fan shroud, removing and installing

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Removing

Drain coolant → Cooling system, draining and filling .
Remove radiator → Radiator, removing and installing .

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - arrow - to radiator fan.

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Remove air guide at left and right - arrows -.

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Remove both retaining bolts for fan shroud and remove by pulling upward - arrows -.
Swing fan shroud toward front at upper edge.

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Separate electrical connection - arrow - for coolant fan by reaching behind fan shroud.
Remove fan shroud.

Installing

Tightening torques → Radiator and coolant fan, assembly overview .

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Install radiator → Radiator, removing and installing .
Fill with coolant → Filling .