Fan shroud, removing and installing

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Removing

Drain coolant → Cooling system, draining and filling .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector To Coolant Fan

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Disconnect electrical connector - arrow - to coolant fan.
Expose wires at rear of lock carrier.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Coolant Pipe From Fan Shroud

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Remove lower coolant pipe from fan shroud - arrows -.
Free up ventilation line to top of fan shroud.

Fig 3: Depressing Locking Mechanisms And Removing Air Guide At Right Front From Lock Carrier

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Depress locking mechanisms - arrows - and remove air guide at right front from lock carrier.

Fig 4: Unlocking Both Retaining Bolts For Fan Shroud

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

Fig 5: Disconnecting Coolant Fan Electrical Connector By Reaching Behind Fan Shroud

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Disconnect coolant fan electrical connector - arrow - by reaching behind fan shroud.
Remove fan shroud.

Installing

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

Fill with coolant → Cooling system, draining and filling .