Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to FRONT BUMPER . .

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

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 connectors -1 and 2- from the coolant fan.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and air guide -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the air guide -1-.

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NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Lift up the retaining clips -arrows- to remove the coolant line -1-.

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-- Free up and remove the coolant lines on the radiator from the lock carrier.

-- Open the clamp -2- and disconnect the coolant hose.

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-- Press the coolant hose toward the rear.

NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Release the retaining tabs in direction of -arrows A- and remove the left and right air ducts -1- upward in direction of -arrow B-.

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

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-- Move the radiator slightly forward.

-- 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.

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