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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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How to disassemble front end

I found a very good post with nice pictures in this forum a couple of weeks ago with detailed information on how to disassemble the front end of a MCS.
I have been searching for it for the last two days without any luck . Is somebody out there that point me in the right direction? As always, help is appreciated.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 05:21 AM
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There is also a writeup in the latest issue of MC2 magazine if what you are refering to is to put the car in service mode.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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Perhaps you mean this set of photos?
http://s253.photobucket.com/albums/h...oBFree_001.jpg

I used these as reference when removing the front bumper cover, bumper, and radiator to replace my cooling fan this summer. The photos were helpful.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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Please tell me that you didn't have to remove ALL of that simply to remove and replace the cooling fan . . .
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Yes, unfortunately the main cooling fan is pinned to the back of the radiator, and won't come out without removal of everything forward of it (the one exception is that the A/C condenser doesn't have to be disconnected, but does need to be loosened and moved a bit). It's all actually pretty simple and quick work, though it looks intimidating.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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The real easy is an off track excursion at high speed...don't ask how I know.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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I must be getting old. Wonder why I couldn't find here. I have the latest issue of MC2 magazine and there is where I saw it. Thanks ITCH. I also need to replace the cooling fan since it is out of balance and when it starts I can fill my car shaking.
 
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