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Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Vehicles with right auxiliary radiator: remove the bolts -arrows- and push the coolant pipe toward the rear.

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Loosen the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the air duct hose.

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WARNING:

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

  • Disconnect the connectors before working near the fan shroud.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the radiator fan, to do this push the clip in the direction of -arrow A- and push the retainer downward.

-- Push the left and right locking latches for the fan shroud at the same time in direction of -arrow B- and remove the fan shroud upward from the radiator and remove from underneath.