Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Loosen the coolant expansion tank for the low temperature coolant circuit -1-, remove the connector -2- and move the coolant expansion tank upward.

Fig 1: Loosen The Coolant Expansion Tank Bolt -1

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-- Remove the coolant pipe bolts -1- from the fan shroud. Disconnect the connector -arrows- and unclip the cable.

Fig 2: Disconnect The Connector -Arrows- And Unclip The Wire.

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-- Push the clips in direction of -arrows- in on both sides of the shroud and remove the fan shroud upward.

Fig 3: Locating Fan Shroud Clips

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