Attention! Risk of injury due to sudden automatic activation of the radiator fan. Before starting work on the fan frame, disconnect the electrical connectors. When the engine is hot, the fluid in the cooling system is under pressure. To relieve pressure, cover the expansion tank cap with a rag and carefully unscrew, gradually relieving pressure.
Loosen clamp -1- and remove air pipe. Release screws -2- on left and right. Detach from the front support panel and remove the air duct.
Vehicles with cooling radiator versions 1 and 2
Position crane tray -VAS 6208-. Loosen retaining clip -arrow-, detach lower right coolant hose from charge air cooler and allow coolant to flow out.
All
Unplug electrical connector -1-, to do this push catch -arrow A- backwards and unlock downwards. Simultaneously press the latches on the fan cowl -arrow- B on the left and right and remove the fan cowl from the radiator towards the top.
Vehicles with radiator version 3
Partially move the fan cowl to the right and remove it upwards from the vehicle.
Vehicles with cooling radiator versions 1 and 2
Remove fan cowl downwards from vehicle.
Installation
Installation in reverse order. Electrical connections and wiring. Fill up the coolant.
Torque
