Condenser Fan: Service and Repair

Radiator and Fan Replacement

NOTE:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
^ Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Also, be sure that they do not contact any other wiring or hoses, or interfere with any other parts.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then wire down customer's radio station and XM radio channel presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
3. Remove the battery.





4. Remove the harness clamps (A).
5. Remove four mounting bolts (B), then remove the battery base (C).
6. Remove the radiator cover.





7. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), hood switch connector (B), and fan motor connectors (C).
8. Remove the harness clips (D).





9. Disconnect the engine mount control solenoid valve connector (A).
10. Remove the ground cable (B), harness clamp (C), and vacuum hoses (D).
11. Drain the engine coolant.





12. Remove the upper radiator hose.





13. Remove the bulkhead bracket.





14. Remove the two bolts (A) securing the radiator fan shroud, then remove the radiator fan shroud assembly (B) from the battery side.
15. Remove the two bolts (C), and loosen the two bolts (D) securing the A/C condenser fan shroud, then remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (E) from the battery side.





16. Remove the lower radiator hose (A) and automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (B). Plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.





17. Remove the radiator upper brackets/cushions (A) and condenser brackets (B).





18. Pull up the radiator assembly (A), then remove the lower cushions (B).
19. Install the radiator and fans in the reverse order of removal.
20. Install the bulkhead bracket in the reverse order of removal. Apply body paint to the bulkhead bracket mounting bolts.
21. Set the upper and lower cushions securely.
22. Fill the radiator with engine coolant and bleed the air from the system.
23. Adjust the engine hood latch.
24. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
25. Reset the power window control unit.
26. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station and XM radio channel presets.
27. Set the clock.