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 .

-- Push the retainer back -arrow-, press the release down and disconnect the coolant fan connector -1- and if equipped -2-.

Fig 2: Free Up Electrical Wiring Harness

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Vehicles with multitronic transmission 0AW/automatic transmission 0B6:

Fig 3: 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 GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS for Multitronic Transmission Code(s): 0AW, GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS for 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission 0B5, GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS for Transmission Code(s): 0B6, or CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS for Transmission Code(s): 0BK .

-- 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.

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

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts & Front Bumper Cover End Plate

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2- and remove the bumper cover end panel toward the rear.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Radiator Lock Carrier

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NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 2, 3 and 5-.

Fig 6: Front Lock Carrier Cover

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-- Lift the lock carrier cover -4- and disengage it from the radiator grille.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 7: Identifying Air Duct Components

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

-- If applicable, release the clamps -arrow A- and tilt the power steering coolant hose -1- forward -arrow B-.

Fig 8: If Applicable, Release Clamps And Tilt Power Steering Coolant Hose

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

Fig 9: Locating Left & Right Air Duct Tabs

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

Fig 10: Locating Both Radiator Retaining Bolts, Pull Up And Remove

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-- Pull the right side of the radiator forward -arrow B-, then press right -arrow A- and pull then left side forward -arrow C-.

Fig 11: Pull Right Side Of Radiator Forward And Pull Left Side Forward

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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 12: Identifying Fan Shroud Locking Tabs

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