Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing, AUDI Q5: Removing

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-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Place the :VAS6208 underneath.

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-- Pry up the clamp -2- and remove the coolant hose from the lower right of the radiator.

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

-- Loosen the left and right screw-type clamp -1- and remove the air duct pipe from the charge air cooler.

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-- Remove the charge air cooler. Refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Seal off any open lines and connections with plugs that are thoroughly cleaned from the :VAS6122 .

-- Release the catch -arrows- and remove the air ducts -1-.

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of injury if the radiator fan turns on by itself.

- When performing procedures near the radiator maintain a distance to the radiator.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- for the radiator fan.

-- Remove the left and right bolts -2- and push the radiator bracket -1- with the bolt toward the front in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Push the left and right locking latches for the fan shroud at the same time in direction of -arrow- and lift the fan shroud upward from the radiator and remove from downward.

Fig 1: Fan Shroud

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