Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the air duct from the lock carrier. Refer to AIR DUCT ON LOCK CARRIER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the left charge air hose -A-.

Fig 1: Removing Change Air Hose

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of injury if the radiator fan turns on by itself.

- Disconnect the connectors.

-- Disconnect the radiator fan connector -1-. To do this push the retainer in the direction of the -arrow A- and push the release downward.

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-- Push the left and right locking latches for the fan shroud at the same time in direction of -arrow B- and remove the fan shroud upward from the radiator and remove from underneath.