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DF5.4

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I was changing the serpentine belt today and found something I've never heard anyone talk about. I was trying to get the belt on the lower pulleys and trying to reach around the lower fan shroud. First I noticed that it felt loose. I found that there are holes on the both edges that should have had a plastic retainer pin in. Both are gone. I don't know how long they have been gone. When I went to see if that is going to be a problem. The lower fan shroud is hinged. It pivoted up out of the way and made getting to the belt a piece of cake. I also noticed the oil filter is easy to get at with the shroud up and out of the way.

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The bottom of the shroud comes off on 04's atleast. Makes pulling the shroud very easy. Off course mine is all the way off for the e-fans.
 
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