Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to Noise Insulation, Removing And Installing .

-- Remove the charge air cooler. Refer to Charge Air Cooler, Removing And Installing .

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CAUTION:

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

- Disconnect the connectors.

-- Disconnect the radiator fan connector -arrow-.

-- Unclip the lower air duct -arrow-.

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-- Remove the left and right bolt -2- for the radiator bracket -1-.

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-- Remove the left and right bolt -2- for the radiator bracket -1- with the corresponding tool -3-.

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-- Remove the left and right radiator bracket -1- in the direction of -arrow-.

TIP:

For reinstallation, mark the installation position of the radiator bracket to the rubber bushing.

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

Fig 1: Fan Shroud

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-- Remove the fan shroud downward between the radiator and the lock carrier at the same time push the radiator pack in the lower area at the same time as far forward as possible.