Fan Shroud

Removing

NOTE:

If there are small impressions on the fins. Refer to COOLERS, CONDENSERS AND CHARGE AIR COOLERS .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and air guide.

Fig 1: Air Guide And Bolts

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-- Remove both the lower air guide and the air guide hose.

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

-- Remove the frame for the noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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

Fig 2: Air Cooler Air Duct

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-- Remove the bolt -1- from below.

Fig 3: Air Guide Hose Bolts, Air Guide Pipe Hose Clamps & Electrical Harness Connector

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NOTE:

Ignore items -2, 3 and 4 and the arrow-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 4: Fan Shroud Bolts And Electrical Connector

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-- Remove the bolts -3-.

-- Disconnect the electrical connectors -arrow- and free up the electrical wire.

Fig 5: Air Guide Hose Bolts, Air Guide Pipe Hose Clamps & Electrical Harness Connector

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -2- from above.

-- Remove the bolt -4- and the air guide pipe.

NOTE:

Ignore -1 and 3-.

-- Remove the bolts -1- from above and the fan shroud.

Fig 6: Fan Shroud Bolts And Electrical Connector

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Installing

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to RADIATOR, FAN SHROUD AND COOLANT FAN OVERVIEW .

Installation is carried out in the reverse order while noting the following:

-- Air guides, installing with connector. Refer to AIR GUIDE PIPES AND HOSES WITH CONNECTOR COUPLING

NOTE:

The hose supports, air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.

To mount the charge hoses on their connectors securely, spray the bolts on the used clamps with rust remover before installing.