Fan shroud, removing and installing

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Removing

Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover

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Remove engine cover - arrows -.
Bring lock carrier into service position → Lock carrier, moving into service position .
Remove engine cover - arrows -.

Fig 2: Removing Electrical Harness Connectors From Bracket

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Remove electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 2 - from bracket and disconnect them.
Free up electrical wiring.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Fan Shroud Upward And Out

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Remove bolts - arrows - and remove fan shroud upward and out.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Install lock carrier with attachments →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Fig 4: Identifying Lock Carrier With Attachments

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Place torque support stop onto rubber buffer for torque support under its own weight and tighten nuts - arrows -.
Install front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Check headlight adjustment →
- 01 - MAINTENANCE
- 01 - MAINTENANCE for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES - CABRIOLET
.

Torque specifications

Component		Nm
Fan shroud to	M6	11
Lock carrier	Metal screw	2
Torque support stop		28
Hose clamps 9 mm wide		3
Hose clamps 13 mm wide		5.5
Torque support stop		28