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 charge air cooler, refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the impact member -5-, refer to IMPACT MEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Tie -1-, Bumper Cover Spacer -2-, Electrical Wiring Harness -3-, Electrical Connector -4- & Impact Bar -5-

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Duct Components

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-- Remove the air duct -1- and intermediate flange -2-.

-- Open the latches -arrows- and remove the upper air duct -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Air Duct Tabs

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

Fig 5: Locating Both Radiator Retaining Bolts, Pull Up And Remove

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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 Follow the rules for clean working conditions when working on the transmission, refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS, GUIDELINES .

-- Remove the bolts -arrow- and disconnect the ATF lines from the radiator.

Fig 6: Identifying ATF Transmission Lines

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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.

-- Remove the drain plug -arrow- and drain the coolant.

Fig 7: Identifying Drain Plug

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NOTE:

The illustration shows the installed position in a vehicle without a torque support.

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

Fig 8: Identifying Connection

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NOTE:

The illustration shows the installed position in a vehicle without a torque support.

Vehicles without Torque Support

Fig 9: Free Up Electrical Wiring Harness

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WARNING:

Danger of personal injury due to the coolant fan turning on by itself.

Disconnect the connectors before working near the fan shroud.

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

Vehicles with Torque Support:

Fig 10: Coolant Fan Harness Connectors

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

All Vehicles:

Fig 11: Identifying Radiator Lock Carrier

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

NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

-- Move the radiator slightly forward.

-- 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: Fan Shroud

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-- Remove the air shroud downward.