Cooling Fan - Removal

COOLING FAN - REMOVAL

WARNING: Do not open the radiator draincock with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.





1. Remove the air intake duct.
2. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
3. Drain the coolant just below the upper radiator hose.
4. Remove the upper radiator closure panel (2) Upper Closure Panel - Removal.
5. Remove the hood latch cable.





6. Remove the upper core support seal push pins (3).
7. Remove radiator core support bolts (1).





8. Remove the upper radiator hose support bracket (2).
9. Remove the upper radiator hose from the radiator and position aside.
10. Remove the wiring harness from the fan shroud.
11. Disconnect radiator fan electrical connectors.
12. Remove radiator fan module (1) by lifting up from the engine compartment.





13. Remove the lower (8) shroud seal.
14. Remove the fan blade retaining nut (4) from the fan motor.
15. Remove the fan motor (5) assembly from the shroud.