Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric

^ Tools Required
- J 38543 Heater Hose Clamp Tool
- J 41623-B Trans Oil Cooler Line Disconnect

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the upper radiator support.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Remove the air deflector.





5. Remove the engine oil cooler pipe retaining clip and bolt from the fan shroud.
6. Lower the vehicle.





7. Position the J 38543 on the hose clamp and slide clamp.
8. Disconnect the radiator hose.





9. Disconnect the upper engine oil cooler pipe from the radiator.





10. Remove the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining bolt from the fan shroud.
11. Slide the plastic cap off the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe quick connect fitting.
12. Disconnect the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe from the radiator using the J 41623-B.





13. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors (1) from the cooling fan motors.
14. Remove the clips (2) attaching the harness to the fan shroud.
15. Disconnect the 2 retainers from the A/C discharge hose.





16. Remove the 2 electric cooling fan mounting bolts.

17. Important: Care should be taken when removing the cooling fan assembly not to damage the lower attachment points of both the cooling fan assembly and radiator.

Remove the electric cooling fan assembly from the vehicle in the following order:
1. Position the cooling fan assembly towards the left side of the vehicle.
2. Pull upward on the right side of the fan assembly.
3. Position the fan assembly towards the right side of the vehicle.
4. Pull upward on the fan assembly removing the fan assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Important: Care should be taken when installing the cooling fan assembly not to damage the lower attachment points of both the cooling fan assembly and radiator.

Install the cooling fan assembly to the vehicle in the following order:
1. Position the cooling fan assembly behind the radiator.
2. Position the fan assembly towards the right side of the vehicle.
3. Push downward on the right side of the fan assembly.
4. Move the fan assembly into position, aligning the lower feet of the fan shroud to the mounting tabs on the radiator.

2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: The bolts retaining the cooling fan to the radiator end tanks are a special length and should be the ONLY bolts used upon reinstallation. The use of longer bolts will damage the radiator end tanks.

Install the electric cooling fan mounting bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).





3. Connect the 2 retainers to the A/C discharge hose.
4. Connect the wiring harness electrical connectors (1) to the cooling fan motors.
5. Attach the wiring harness retaining clips (2) to the fan shroud.





6. Push the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe into the radiator quick connect fitting, until a o'clock is heard.
7. Tug gently on the cooler pipe to ensure proper retention.
8. Slide the plastic cap (1) over the quick connect joint.





9. Install the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining bolt to the fan shroud.
Tighten the bolt to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).





10. Connect the upper engine oil cooler pipe to the radiator.
Tighten the fitting to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





11. Position the J 38543 (3) to the clamp in order to connect the inlet radiator hose (2) to the radiator (1).
12. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





13. Install the engine oil cooler pipe retaining clip and bolt to the fan shroud.
Tighten the bolt to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
14. Install the air deflector.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Install the upper radiator support.
17. Fill the cooling system.
18. Connect the battery negative cable.
19. Inspect the engine oil level.