Fan Shroud

Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And Air Guide

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

-- Remove the bolts -1-, and set the charge air pressure sensor -G31- / intake air temperature sensor 2 -G299- with attached connector -3- aside.

Fig 2: Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31- / And Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 2 -G299-

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -2-.

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

Fig 3: Front Noise Insulation -1 And 2-

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Vehicles with a Manual Transmission:

Fig 4: Identifying Air Guide Pipe Bolt & Clamp

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- Remove the air guide pipe; to do this, loosen the hose clamp -2-.

Fig 5: Identifying Fan Shroud Bolts And Electrical Connector

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WARNING:

Risk of injury through fan turning on automatically.

-- Disconnect the radiator fan connector -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -3-.

-- Unclip -arrows- the coolant line -1- from the lock carrier and set it towards the rear.

Fig 6: Removing Coolant Line From Lock Carrier

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and remove the fan shroud upward.

Fig 7: Identifying Fan Shroud Bolts And Electrical Connector

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Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

NOTE:

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory.

-- Install the air guide pipe. Refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER OVERVIEW .

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

-- Install the charge air pressure sensor / intake air temperature sensor 2. Refer to Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31- / AND Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 2 -G299- .

-- Install the front air guide. Refer to Description and Operation .