Fan Shroud: Removing

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

Fig 1: Fan Shroud Bolts And Electrical Connector

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NOTE: The lower left bolt is under the coolant connector.

-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION OVERVIEW .

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 2: Fan Shroud Bolts And Electrical Connector

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