Radiator, Fan Shroud And Fans Overview

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Fig 1: Identifying Radiator And Coolant Fan Assembly Overview

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Coolant Fan -V7-
- Removing and installing, refer to COOLANT FAN AND COOLANT FAN 2 .
Nut
- 10 Nm
Fan Shroud
Lower Coolant Hose
- To the connection for coolant thermostat.
Retaining Clip
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83-
O-ring
- Replace if damaged.
Upper Coolant Hose
- From the coolant pump.
O-ring
- Replace if damaged.
Bolt
- 5 Nm
- To the charge air cooler.
Radiator
- Removing and installing, refer to RADIATOR .
- After replacing, replace the entire amount of coolant.
- Engine code CBFA: With the radiator identification sensor -G611-. Refer to Fig 2.
Nut
- 10 Nm
Bolt
- 5 Nm
- To the radiator.
Coolant Fan 2 -V177-
- Removing and installing, refer to COOLANT FAN AND COOLANT FAN 2 .

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Identification Sensor G611 - Engine Code CBFA

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The -arrow- indicates the direction of travel

-A- Radiator

-B- Radiator identification sensor.

NOTE:

The radiator identification sensor can only be replaced with the radiator.