Fan Shroud And Fans

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Removing

-- Remove the upper bolts -upper arrows- at the top of the fan shroud.

Fig 1: Coolant Fan Control (FC) Control Module J293

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

-- Remove the hot side charge air pipe hose. Loosen the hose clamp -2- and lift the circlip -1-.

Fig 2: Air Cooler Air Duct

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 3: Coolant Fan Control (FC) Control Module J293

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-- Remove the bottom bolts -lower arrows- at the bottom of the fan shroud.

-- Remove the fan shroud and the fans.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- and if equipped, the connector -2-, then free up the wire harnesses.

Fig 4: Identifying A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor/high Pressure Sensor

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

Installing

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.