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6-Cylinder engine (5-valve turbo), Mechanics
Removing and installing parts of cooling system
Removing and installing viscous fan

Removing

 
A10-0018
  • ‒ → Remove noise insulation -arrows-.
  • ‒ Remove bumper

=> General body repairs, Exterior; Repair group 63; Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper - Assembly overview

  • ‒ Move lock carrier to service position

=> General body repairs, Exterior; Repair Group 50; Body front; Lock carrier service position

 
A10-0631
  • ‒ → Hold viscous fan pulley with 2-hole pin wrench 3212 and unscrew viscous fan using open-end spanner 3312 (left-hand thread).

Note:

Viscous fan has left-hand thread: turn in direction indicated.

  • ‒ Carefully remove viscous fan from above.

Installing

Install in the opposite order to removing. When installing, note the following points:

 
A10-0630
  • ‒ → Counterhold viscous fan pulley using pin wrench 3212 and secure viscous fan using open-end spanner 3312 and torque wrench 1331 (left-hand thread).

Note:

Viscous fan has left-hand thread: turn in direction indicated.

  • ‒ Install lock carrier in normal position

=> General body repairs, Exterior; Repair Group 50; Body front; Lock carrier service position

  • ‒ Install bumper

=> General body repairs, Exterior; Repair group 63; Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper - Assembly overview

  • ‒ Install noise insulation.

Tightening torque for viscous fan

Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
and open-end spanner 3312

37 Nm

Torque wrench
without open-end spanner 3312

70 Nm

Checking radiator fan > < Removing and installing auxiliary water pump