Fan Shroud

Removing 

-- Remove the cover for the air guide; to do so disengage the side clips -arrows-.

Fig 1: Air Duct Cover Slide Clips

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-- Unclip the lower air guide, to do so disengage the clips -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Air Guide Clips

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-- Remove the lower air guide together with the air guide hose.

-- Remove the bolts -1- from the top.

Fig 3: Fan Shroud Bolts And Electrical Connector

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -2-.

Fig 4: Air Guide Hose Bolts, Air Guide Pipe Hose Clamps & Electrical Harness Connector

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-- Remove bolt -4-.

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- and free up the wire.

-- Remove the noise insulation in the center by loosening the fasteners -1 and 2-.

Fig 5: Center Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the air guide hose -1 and 2-.

Fig 6: Identifying Charge Air Hose And Clamps

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the air guide pipe downward.

Fig 7: Air Guide Hose Bolts, Air Guide Pipe Hose Clamps & Electrical Harness Connector

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-- Disconnect electrical connector -2-.

Fig 8: Fan Shroud Bolts And Electrical Connector

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-- Remove the bolts -3- and remove the fan shroud downward.

Installing 

• Tightening specifications, refer to RADIATOR AND COOLANT FAN ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

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

-- Air guides, installing with connector. Refer to HOSE CONNECTIONS WITH CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, ASSEMBLING