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Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair




Engine Coolant Fan Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: It is not necessary to remove the hood latches and wiring clips from the front end upper tie bar for this procedure.

1. Remove and reposition the front end upper tie bar rearward. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
2. Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without Start/Stop System) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without Start/Stop System).
3. Remove the radiator upper air seal.
4. Remove the left and right side radiator air baffles.
5. Position the radiator assembly forward for engine coolant fan shroud access.




6. Disconnect the engine coolant fan resistor wiring harness connector (1) and remove the ground cable nut.
7. Remove the wiring harness (3) and clips.




8. Unclip the engine coolant fan shroud (1) from the four mounting points shown.
9. Remove the engine coolant fan shroud (1).

1. Slide the engine coolant fan shroud (1) toward the right side of the vehicle.
2. Lift the left hand side of the engine coolant fan shroud (1) up.
3. Remove the engine coolant fan shroud (1) from the vehicle.




10. Remove the engine coolant fan resistor (1) by uncliping the retainer clip (2).
11. Unclip the engine coolant fan resistor wiring harness (arrows) from the shroud.
12. Remove the 3 engine coolant fan engine bolts (3) from the engine coolant fan.
13. Remove the engine coolant fan.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the engine coolant fan.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution

2. Install the 3 engine coolant fan engine bolts (3) to the engine coolant fan and tighten.
3. Clip in the engine coolant fan resistor wiring harness (arrows) to the shroud.
4. Install the engine coolant fan resistor (1) by clipping the retainer clip (2).




5. Install the engine coolant fan shroud (1).

1. Lower the right hand side of the engine coolant fan shroud (1) behind the radiator.
2. Slide the engine coolant fan shroud (1) toward the left side of the vehicle.

6. Clip in the engine coolant fan shroud (1) to the four mounting points shown.




7. Connect the engine coolant fan resistor wiring harness connector (1).
8. Install the wiring harness (3) and clips.
9. Install the front end upper tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
10. Install the left and right side radiator air baffles.
11. Install the radiator upper air seal.
12. Connect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without Start/Stop System) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without Start/Stop System).

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