Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove FRONT BUMPER

Release screws (1) and clips (3).

Remove intake cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Cover With Screws And Clips

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Release screws (1) on bar (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Bar

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Release catches (1) on cooling air guide (2).

Feed out cooling air guide (2) with bar towards front.

Feed bar out of cooling air guide (2).

Fig 3: Releasing Catches

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