Fan Shroud, Removing And Installing, AUDI A4/A5: Removing

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

-- Remove the charge air cooler. Refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Disconnect the radiator fan connector -arrow-.

-- Unclip the lower air duct -arrow-.

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- and free up the coolant hose on the longitudinal member.

Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G83-

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-- Remove the left and right bolt -2- and push the radiator bracket -1- with the bolt toward the front in direction of -arrow-.

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

Fig 2: Fan Shroud

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