Radiator Module, Disassembling And Assembling

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Radiator Module, Disassembling

-- Remove the radiator module. Refer to Radiator Module, Removing and Installing .

-- Push in the left and right tabs -1- for the fan shroud in the -direction of the arrow A-.

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-- Remove the fan shroud -2- in the -direction of the arrow B- from the radiator.

-- Disconnect the air ducts -1- and -2-. For this, release the retainers -arrows-.

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-- Additionally release the lower retainers -3-. Push the air guide -1- and -2- apart.

Condition

In order to be able to remove the condenser/gas cooler, the radiator blind -2- must first be pulled 15 mm out of the locking tab.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the fabric blind of the radiator blind.

- Only push or pull the frame of the radiator blind.

-- Push in the left and right retaining straps -1- for the radiator blind -2- in the -direction of the arrow A-.

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-- Touch the outer radiator blind -2- and pull 15 mm upward out of the catch in the -direction of the arrow B-.

-- Push in the left and right retaining straps -1- for the condenser/gas cooler in the -direction of the arrow A- and remove the condenser/gas cooler -2-.

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-- Pull off the condenser/gas cooler -2- upward from the radiator in the -direction of the arrow B-.

-- Remove the radiator blind from the radiator.

Assemble the radiator module.

-- Bring the radiator blind -1- at the radiator -2- in installation position -arrows-. Do not click the radiator blind in place yet!

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-- Install and lock the condenser/gas cooler -2-. Check for secure lock by pulling in the other direction.

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the fabric blind of the radiator blind.

- Only push or pull the frame of the radiator blind.

-- Press the radiator blind -1- into the retainer outside at the frame.

-- Place the air guides -1- and -2- at the radiator and lock to one another -arrows-.

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-- Check the lower retainer -3- for secure fit.

-- Place the fan shroud on the radiator and lock.

-- Install the radiator module. Refer to Radiator Module, Removing and Installing .

If the Radiator Blind Adjustment Motor -V711- was removed and installed:

-- Perform the "Radiator Blind Adjustment Motor, Adaptation" function using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to Diagnostic Entries .

Continuation

If the Radiator Blind Adjustment Motor -V711- was replaced:

-- Perform the "Radiator Blind Adjustment Motor, Replacing" function using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to Diagnostic Entries .