Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the air duct on the lock carrier. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

Vehicles with Auxiliary Radiator:

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and press the coolant pipe to the rear on the lock carrier.

Fig 1: Coolant Pipe on the Fan Shroud

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Continuation for All Vehicles

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

-- Loosen clamps -1 and 2- and disconnect the charge air hose.

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- by sliding the retainer back in the direction of -arrow A- and pressing the release.

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-- Press the retainers on both sides of the vehicle in direction of -arrow B- at the same time, pull off the fan shroud from the radiator upward and remove it downward.

If Other Procedures are Done:

-- Install the Protective Mat:VAS 531 003 -1-.

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Continuation