Removing and installing cowling together with radiator fan V7 and radiator fan on right of radiator V35 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 33 workshop diagrams for CBDA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel .
2. Remove air filter housing with air mass meter and connecting pipe .
3. Unscrew upper bolts (upper arrows) of air cowling.
4. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body - front; Assembly overview - noise insulation
5. Remove connecting hose »hot side« to charge air pipe. To do this, loosen hose clamps (1) and (2).

6. Disconnect connector (1).
7. Unscrew lower bolts (lower arrows).
8. Remove cowling together with radiator fans downwards.
9. Thread out electrical connector (1) (if fitted) (2). Uncover cables.
10. Unscrew nuts (arrows) and remove radiator fan.

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