Fan Shroud And Fans

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Removing

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

-- Unclip the lower coolant hose from the fan shroud.

-- Disconnect the electrical harness connector -1- and remove the fan shroud bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Harness Connector And Fan Mount Mounting Bolts

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-- Remove the fan shroud downward.

-- Disconnect the electrical harness connector -1- and lay the wire free. Installed position of the harness connector deviates from the illustration.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Fan Electrical Harness Connector & Nuts

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the fans.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

Tightening Specifications

Component		Nm
Fan to fan shroud		5
Fan shroud to radiator		5