Engine Compartment Fan: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: To help avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle, a bent, cracked, or damaged fan blade or housing should always be replaced. An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.





2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electric fan motor and fan bracket.
3. Remove the mounting bolts from the fan shroud.





4. Remove the fan assembly from the radiator support.





5. Remove the fan blade from the electric fan motor.
6. Remove the fan motor.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the fan motor.





2. Install the fan blade to the electric fan motor.





3. Install the fan assembly to the radiator support.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Install the mounting bolts to the fan shroud.
- Tighten the mounting bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Connect the electrical connector to the electric fan motor and fan bracket.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.