19A-75
COOLING
Engine cooling fan assembly: Removal - Refitting
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -
Refitting) (80A, Battery).
a Remove:
-the engine cover,
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the front section of the front wheel arch liners (see
Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting)
(55A, Exterior protection),
-the engine undertray bolts,
-the engine undertray,
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
-the turbocharger air outlet pipe (see 12B, Turbo-
charging, Intercooler air inlet pipe: Removal -
Refitting, page 12B-41) ,
-the headlights (see Front headlight: Removal -
Refitting) (80B, Headlights),
-the front bumper supports (see Front bumper
support: Removal - Refitting) (42A, Front upper
structure),
- the top air deflector of the cooling radiator,
- the side air deflectors of the cooling radiator,
-the front impact cross member (see Front impact
cross member: Removal - Refitting) (41A, Front
lower structure).
a Unclip the expansion bottle top cooling hose (1) from
the front end panel.
a Remove the bolts (2) of the engine cooling fan as-
sembly wiring channel from the front end panel.
IMPORTANT
When working in the engine compartment, take
care as the radiator fan(s) may start up unexpecte-
dly (risk of being cut).
To avoid any risk of serious burns when the engine
is hot:
- do not open the expansion bottle cap,
- do not drain the cooling system,
- do not open the bleed screw(s).
WARNING
Before the operation, protect the electrical accesso-
ries to prevent any risk of short circuiting and pro-
tect the belts to avoid damaging them.
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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