Coolant Fans

Removing 

-- Remove engine cover.

One Piece Engine Cover

Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover

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Pull the one piece front engine cover -arrows A- upward with a quick jerk and then pull the lower mount -arrow B- forward.

Two Piece Engine Cover

Fig 2: Two Piece Engine Cover Removal/Installation

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On the two piece engine cover, first pull the outer cover upward with a quick jerk -arrows in the upper illustration-, then pull the inner engine cover upward with a quick jerk -arrows in lower illustration-.

-- Disconnect electrical harness connector -2- at Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-.

Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner

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-- Disconnect the ventilation hose -1- and disengage it from the bracket -arrow-.

-- Open the spring-type clip -3- using spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024A and disconnect the intake hose from the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-.

-- Disconnect the intake manifold -5- from the air guide.

-- Unfasten bolt -4- and remove air filter housing and mass air flow sensor.

-- Remove the upper fan support bolts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector And Removing Mounting Bolts Of Intake Air Elbow

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-- Remove noise insulation Removal and Installation .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- and remove the lower bolts -arrows- of the fan support.

-- Push the fan support to the right and then remove it.

-- Disconnect harness connector -1- and lay cables free. Installation position of harness connector deviates from the illustration.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector And Lay Cable Free

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-- Remove nuts -arrows- and remove fans.

Installing 

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

Tightening Specifications