Fan Shroud: Removing

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

-- Switch off ignition.

-- Remove cover over radiator -arrows-.

Fig 1: Cover Over Radiator -Arrows-

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-- Remove air guide hose -arrow- from connecting hose to Secondary Air Injection (AIR) combi-valves.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Guide Hose

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-- Unclip front differential breather line -arrow- from brake system vacuum pump -V192-.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Ventilation Hose

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-- Unclip air guide hose -1- to Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump.

Fig 4: Identifying Air Guide Hose -1-, Bolts -2- And -4-, And Electrical Connector -3-

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-- Separate the electrical connector -3-.

-- Remove bolts -2- and -4- and lay aside brake system vacuum pump -V192-.

-- Remove screws and remove front noise insulation -1-.

Fig 5: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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WARNING:

Risk of injury from coolant fan starting by itself.

Before working in fan shroud area, disconnect electrical connectors.

-- Remove screws -1, 4, 5, 6- on fan shroud.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws And Connectors On Fan Mount And Pressing Locking Tabs At Left And Right On Fan Shroud -Arrow-

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-- Disconnect electrical connectors -2 and 3 - and free up electrical wiring.

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