Fan Shroud

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Removing

-- Remove the cover for the air duct, disengage the side clips -arrows- to do so.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct Cover Slide Clips

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-- Unclip the lower air duct, disengage the clips -arrows- to do so.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Air Guide Clips

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-- Remove the bolts -1- from the top.

Fig 3: Identifying Fan Shroud Bolts And Electrical Connector

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NOTE:

The left bolt is under the coolant connector.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

Tiguan

Fig 4: Identifying Bracket

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-- Remove the bracket -1- by removing the bolts -arrows-.

Continuation for all Vehicles

Fig 5: Identifying Fan Shroud Bolts And Electrical Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -3- and remove the fan shroud downward.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Install the fan shroud from below.
Tightening specifications, refer to RADIATOR, FAN SHROUD AND FANS OVERVIEW .