Fan Shroud With Coolant Fan: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER .

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

-- Remove the cover for the air guide; disengage the side clips to do so -arrows-.

Fig 1: Air Duct Cover Slide Clips

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-- Release the left and right spring clips -arrow A- and disconnect the lower air guide -2-.

Fig 2: Disengaging Lower Air Guide

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-- Move the lower air guide slightly to the rear and disengage the lower air guide -3-.

-- Disengage the air guide pipe -1- from the lower air guide -arrow B-.

-- Remove the air filter housing with the mass air flow sensor and connecting pipe AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the fan shroud with the radiator fan downward.