Fan Shroud, Vehicles From 06/2010, Removing And Installing

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Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover -Arrows-

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-- On a vehicle with air suspension, activate vehicle lift mode. Refer to VEHICLE LIFT MODE .

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Carefully pull the engine cover off the 4 bolts one after the other -arrows-.

-- Pull cover over radiator -arrows-.

Fig 2: Cover Over Radiator -Arrows-

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-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 3: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Lift the clip -1-, loosen the clamp -4- and remove the air guide hoses.

Fig 4: Clip -1-

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-- Remove the bolts -2- and -3- and remove the lower air guide pipe.

-- Remove the bolts -2- and -3-.

Fig 5: Identifying Air Guide Hoses -1 & 4- And Bolts -2 & 3-

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-- Loosen the clamps -1- and -4- and remove the air guide hoses.

-- Remove the air duct pipe downward.

-- Remove the air guide hose by loosening the hose clamps -arrows-.

Fig 6: Identifying Charge Air Hose Clamps -Arrows- And Hose

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 7: Identifying Connector -1- And Bolts -2 Through 4-

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-- Remove the bolts -2 through 4- and then remove the air guide pipe from the charge air cooler.

-- Lift the clips -1-, loosen the hose clamps -2- and -3- and remove the air duct hoses.

Fig 8: Identifying Clamps -2 And 3- To Connecting Hoses

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WARNING:

Danger of personal injury due to the coolant fan turning on by itself.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- and free up the wires.

Fig 9: Identifying Locking Tabs At Left And Right On Fan Shroud -Arrow- And Connectors -1 & 2-

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-- Press locking tabs at left and right on fan shroud -arrow- and at the same time, lift fan shroud out of engine compartment.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the air guide pipes. Refer to AIR DUCT PIPES AND AIR DUCT HOSES OVERVIEW .

-- Install the air duct pipes with the connector coupling, refer to Figure.

Fig 10: Identifying Clip In Release And Lock Positions

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-- Press the fan shroud onto the radiator until it clicks into place.