Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the impact member -2-, refer to IMPACT MEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Impact Absorber And Mount

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the separating point.

Fig 3: Identifying ATF Transmission Lines

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NOTE:

Follow the rules for clean working conditions when working on the transmission, refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS for 0BW, CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS, GUIDELINES for 0BK, or GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS for 0B6 .

-- 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.

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

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208 under engine.

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the drain plug -1- on the connection and drain the coolant.

Fig 4: Identifying Drain Plug

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-- Open the clamp -arrow- and remove the connection from the radiator.

Fig 5: Identifying Connection

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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 coolant fan connectors -1, 2- to do this, push the clamp to the rear in direction of -arrow- and push the release down.

Fig 6: Free Up Electrical Wiring Harness

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NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

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

Fig 7: Identifying Radiator Lock Carrier

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-- Push the radiator forward slightly.

-- Press the fan shroud left and right locking tabs at the same time in direction of -arrow- and remove the fan shroud upward from the radiator.

-- Remove the air shroud downward.

Fig 8: Fan Shroud

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