Inviroman

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Need to replace the cooling fans on my 2002 bug Sti, is there a "How To" guide
Cheers.

bustaMOVEs

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It's easy, if you can manage to get a 10mm socket/spanner to the 4 x2 bolts holding it on via the shroud then no need to remove radiator, otherwise may have to remove rad.
Unplug the 2 plugs underneath for both fans

modrich

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You will probably need to remove the top rad hose as well as I can't see you being able to slide the fans out otherwise, I would remove top rad brackets as well, but the main problem, as busta says is the actual bolts holding the fans/shroud onto the rad, top bolts should be ok but bottom 2 may have to be done from underneath with undertray removed.

I changed the rad recently on my newage, here's the DIY I did if it's any help: https://www.scoobynet.com/1004847-fo...l#post11653434

Inviroman

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Cheers think it may be the time to get an up rated alloy rad and chane fans at the same time

alcazar

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Be aware that you may shear off bolts which have a habit of rusting solid. I did, but was able to remove them from the rear with mole grips, turning them INTO the hole, so the rusty bit didn't have to enter. Replace all bolts with M6 x 16 or M6 x 20 stainless, Screwfix or a local bolt and nut seller.