Engine Compartment Fan: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Caution: Keep hands, tools, and clothing away from the electric engine coolant fans in order to help prevent personal injury. These fans are electric and can turn on whether or not the engine is running. The fans can start automatically with the ignition in the ON position.





1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the left engine mount strut.
3. Remove the left engine mount strut bracket from the upper radiator support.
4. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.





5. Remove the coolant fan shroud bolts.
6. Remove the cooling fan assembly.


INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the left cooling fan assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the left cooling fan shroud bolts.
- Tighten the cooling fan shroud bolts to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).





3. Connect the cooling fan electrical connector.
4. Install the left engine mount strut bracket to the upper radiator support.
5. Install the left engine mount strut.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.
7. Inspect coolant fan operation.