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Old 20-08-2023, 04:48 PM   #14
SLWF1
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Default Re: Replacing thermo fan on MA TDCi

Hi I'm Simon
We have recently changed the thermo fan out on an MA.
Remove the bottom covers from the underside of the car. L/H/S remove charge air hose 8mm clamp push hose back out of way. R/H/S remove charge air hose clamp.
Top side remove air box, remove washer box top throat.
Disconnect main connection to fan regulator & remove under side connection to fan.
1 screw removes regulator.
Disconnect main feed hose to the air into manifold front top engine & remove hose as you have already disconnected the bottom.
The water hose that runs across the top can be held out of the way when removin assy.
outremove left & R/H/S radiator retaining plastic dowel screws. This will give you a bit more room to lift the fan assy out.
On the left & right there are plastic to clips that hold the fan assy on position.
Push back & lift at the same time.
Now it's going to be tight but with 2 of you 1 left 1 right lift the driver's side first, flex the plastic of the fan assy, move the water hose out of the way.
You need to move the driver side first.
It will take some juggling but the assy can be removed but be careful not to damage the inside face of the cooling block.
The point is flex the plastic assy & it will go back in.
It's a bit hard of a job but saving 2000 Oz dollars worked for me & the boy.
Take your time & enjoy over a couple of beers.
Guys we did it with the thermo fan assy from a MC, it's the Same.
It's not easy but you can do it.
Cheers
Si
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