Removing the Engine Cooling Fan (FC)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Evaporative Emission System Valve And Engine Cooling Fan Shroud

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Remove the intake pipe for the air cleaner housing (ACL). Disconnect both the connectors for the engine cooling fan (FC).

Remove:

The evaporative emission system (EVAP) valve from the engine cooling fan (FC) shroud
the hose clamps and charge air pipe/hose on the right-hand side (turbo charged engines only).

Fig 2: Identifying Expansion Tank Hose

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Remove the four tie straps that hold the cable harness secure at the fan shroud.

NOTE: Certain vehicles have three tie straps and a clip holding the cable harness at the fan shroud.

Lift out the hose for the expansion tank from the holders on top of the fan shroud

Remove:

the cool box plastic hose from the fan shroud.
both the screws holding the fan shroud.

Release the hose for the coolant reservoir from the fan shroud.