Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing, 3.0L Engine: Removing

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the right front wheel spoiler. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

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

-- Remove the left and right headlamp cover -1- upward in direction of -arrows-.

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-- Unclip the lower air duct -2-.

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-- Release the left and right catches in direction of -arrows- and remove the retaining pin -1- for the radiator upward.

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-- Release the retainers in direction of -arrows- and remove the upper air duct -1-.

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-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS6208  underneath.

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

-- Release the catches -2- and remove the air duct -1-.

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-- Pry up the clamp -arrow- and support the left lower plug in the radiator.

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

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-- Remove the bolts to the left and right -arrows - and push the radiator bracket with the radiator toward the front.

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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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