Fan shroud, removing and installing

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Removing

NOTE:

All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing, must be replaced in the same position when installing.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Engine Cover

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Remove front engine cover - arrows -.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts & Air Duct

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Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove air duct - 1 - and - 2 -.

Fig 3: Locating Fasteners Exhaust Pipe

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For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of parking heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.

Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 through 3 - and remove front and rear noise insulation.
Remove front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Bring lock carrier into service position →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Fig 5: Removing Electrical Harness Connector From Bracket

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Remove electrical harness connector - 2 - from bracket and disconnect it.
Free up electrical wiring.

Fig 6: Remove Fan Shroud Bolts

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - for hood lock and free up wiring.
Remove bolts - arrows - and remove fan shroud upward and out.

Installing

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

NOTE:

During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.

Bring lock carrier into service position →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Remove front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Torque specifications

Component		Nm
Fan shroud to lock carrier	M5	4.5