Fan Shroud

Removing

-- Remove the engine cover -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct Cover Slide Clips

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-- Release the left and right spring clips -arrow A- and disconnect the lower air guide -2-.

Fig 3: Releasing Left And Right Spring Clips -Arrow A- And Disconnecting Lower Air Guide -2-

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-- Move the lower air guide slightly to the rear and disengage the lower air guide -3-.

-- Disengage the air guide pipe -1- from the lower air guide -arrow B-.

-- Remove the bolts -upper arrows- on the fan shroud.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Fan Control (FC) Control Module J293

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NOTE:

The bolts -lower arrows- will be removed later.

Ignore -1-.

-- Remove the noise insulation -1-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 5: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- A3 Cabrio: Remove the noise insulation frame -arrow-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 6: Identifying Noise Insulation Frame

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -2-, lift the retaining clamp -1- and remove the air guide hose.

Fig 7: Identifying Air Cooler Air Duct

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 8: Identifying Coolant Fan Control (FC) Control Module J293

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-- Remove the bolts -lower arrows- and remove the fan shroud downward.

Installing

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

-- Install the air guide hose with the connector coupling CHARGE AIR COOLER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

-- Install the noise insulation frame and the noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .