Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

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

-- Remove the charge air cooler, refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, NON-HYBRID VEHICLES .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Coolant Fan Electrical Connector -1- From Bracket

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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 connector -1- by sliding the retainer back -arrow- and pressing the release down.

-- Free up electrical wiring harness.

Vehicles with S tronic transmission/automatic transmission:

Fig 2: 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 S tronic transmission .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- 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 off any open lines and connections with clean plugs taken from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122 to prevent dirt from getting in.

Non-Hybrid Vehicles

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Drain Plug

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

-- Open the clamps and open the drain -1- and let the coolant drain out and then remove the connection -2- from the radiator.

Hybrid Vehicles

Fig 4: Coolant Hose Connection And Clamp

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-- Open the clamp -2-, remove the coolant hose and drain the coolant.

-- Open the clamp -1- and remove the connection from the radiator.

-- Push the air guides -1 and 2- slightly toward the inside.

Fig 5: Identifying Air Guide Clips

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Continuation for All Vehicles

Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Lock Carrier

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

NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

-- Push the radiator forward slightly.

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

Fig 7: Fan Shroud

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