Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Noise Insulation Panels

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-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208 under engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Drain Plug

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-- Remove the drain plug -arrow- and drain the coolant.

-- Open the clamp -arrow- and remove the connection from the radiator.

Fig 3: Lift Clamp And Remove Connection From Radiator

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WARNING:

There is a risk of injury if the radiator fan turns on by itself.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Fan Electric Plug Connections

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Disconnect the connectors before working near the fan shroud.

-- Push the retainer back in direction of -arrow-, press the release down and disconnect the coolant fan connectors -1 and 2-, if applicable.

Vehicles with S tronic Transmission 0B5

Fig 5: Identifying ATF Transmission Lines

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the separating point.

NOTE:

Follow the rules for clean working conditions when working on the transmission. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION for 0B4, or GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS for 0B5 .

-- Remove the bolts -arrow- and disconnect the ATF lines from the radiator.

NOTE:

To prevent ATF from leaking, secure all ATF lines to the top of the longitudinal member.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

Continuation for All Vehicles

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts & Front Bumper Cover End Plate

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-- Remove the bumper cover end plate. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

-- Remove the left and right bolts -1-.

Fig 7: Identifying Radiator Lock Carrier

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NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

-- Remove the lock carrier cover -4-. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

Fig 8: Front Lock Carrier Cover

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 9: Identifying Air Duct Components

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-- Remove the air duct -1- from the air filter housing intermediate flange -2-.

-- Remove the left and right air intake grille -1-. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

Fig 10: Release Clamps Arrows And Remove Air Intake Grille

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-- Release the retaining tabs in direction of -A arrows- and tilt the left and right air ducts -1- toward the center of the vehicle in direction of -arrow B-.

Fig 11: Locating Left & Right Air Duct Tabs

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-- Open the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the connection from the radiator.

Fig 12: Identifying Radiator Connection

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-- Release the left and right radiator retaining pins and remove by pulling upward in direction of -arrows-.

Fig 13: Locating Both Radiator Retaining Bolts, Pull Up And Remove

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-- Pull the radiator on the left side toward the front in direction of -arrow B-, then push it to the left in direction of -arrow C- and finally pull the right side toward the front in direction of -arrow A-.

Fig 14: Pulling Radiator Toward Front

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-- Press the fan shroud left and right locking tabs at the same time -arrow- and remove the fan shroud upward from the radiator.

Fig 15: Identifying Fan Shroud Locking Tabs

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