Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm:VAG 1331A 
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Removing

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

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

-- Bring the lock carrier into the service position. Refer to SERVICE POSITION, SETTING AND RESETTING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the left and right radiator mount -1-.

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

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-- Press the fan shroud left and right locking tabs at the same time -arrow B-, remove the fan shroud upward from the radiator -arrow C-.

-- Push the radiator toward the rear and remove the fan shroud with the fan upward.

-- Cover the radiator with the Protective Mat:VAS 531 003  .

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Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Tightening Specifications:

• Refer to OVERVIEW - RADIATOR/RADIATOR FAN