Fan Shroud: Removing

2009 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Removing
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-- Drain the coolant. Refer to DRAININGΒ .

-- Remove the left front coolant pipes. Refer to LEFT FRONT COOLANT PIPESΒ .

-- Remove vibration damper. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER .

-- Remove the tensioning element for the supercharger ribbed belt. Refer to SUPERCHARGER RIBBED BELT TENSIONER .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER .

-- Remove the left lower coolant hose from the radiator; to do this, lift the retaining clamp -arrow-.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Coolant Hose From Lower Left Of Radiator
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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Bolts And Coolant Pipe From Engine
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-- Remove the coolant hose; do to this, loosen the hose clamp -1-.

NOTE:

The installation location is shown with the power steering pump removed.

Ignore -2-.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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