Fan Shroud

Fan Shroud

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Used Oil Collection and Extraction Device (V.A.G 1782) for vehicles with transmission 0B5

• Engine Bung Set (VAS 6122) for vehicles with S-Tronic transmission 0B5

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

Removing






- Remove the front noise insulation - 1 -.

- Place the (VAS 6208) under the engine.






- Remove the drain plug - arrow - and drain the coolant.

- Lift the clamp - arrow - and remove the connection from the radiator.













Danger of personal injury due to the coolant fan turning on by itself.

• Disconnect the connectors before working near the fan shroud.

- Push the retainer back - arrow -, press the release down and disconnect the coolant fan connectors - 1 and 2 -, if applicable.

Vehicles with S-Tronic Transmission 0B5






- Place the (V.A.G 1782) under the disconnection point.

• Follow the rules for clean working conditions when working on the transmission. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

- Remove the bolts - arrow - and disconnect the ATF lines from the transmission.

• To prevent ATF from leaking, secure all ATF lines to the top of the longitudinal member.

- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the (VAS 6122).

All Vehicles






- Remove the bumper cover end plate.

- Remove the left and right bolts - 1 -.






• Ignore - arrow -.

- Remove the lock carrier cover - 4 -.






- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the air duct - 1 - from the air filter housing intermediate flange - 2 -.

- Remove the left and right air intake grille - 1 -.






- Release the retaining tabs - A arrows - and tilt the left and right air ducts - 1 - toward the center of the vehicle - arrow B -.






- Open the clamps - 1 and 2 - and remove the connection from the radiator.






- Release the left and right radiator retaining pins and remove by pulling upward - arrows -.






- Pull the radiator on the left side toward the front - arrow B -, then push it to the left - arrow C - and finally pull the right side toward the front - arrow A -.






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






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Radiator and Coolant Fan Overview ] Radiator and Coolant Fan Overview.

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory, refer to the Parts Catalog.

- Vehicles with S-Tronic transmission: Tighten the ATF pipes.

- Install the lock carrier cover and the bumper cover end plate.

- Connect the connection to the coupling. Refer to => [ Connect the Coolant Hose to the Coupling ] Radiator and Coolant Fan Overview.






- Fill with coolant => [ Check the coolant level. ] Service and Repair.

- Vehicles with S-Tronic transmission: Check the ATF level.