Radiator Fan - Removal

2.0L/2.4L ENGINE





WARNING: Do not open the radiator draincock with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.

NOTE: The fan motor, fan, and the shroud are serviced as an assembly.

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove battery and battery tray Battery - Removal.
3. Drain cooling system below upper radiator hose level.
4. Remove grille Grille - Removal.
5. Remove upper radiator closure panel (1) and center brace (2)Removal.




6. Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
7. Turbocharger equipped vehicles: Remove radiator inlet neck (2).
8. Hoist vehicle.




9. Disconnect radiator fan electrical connector (1).




10. Remove the two lower and left side radiator fan screws (2 and 3).
11. Lower vehicle and remove the remaining radiator fan attaching screws.




CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the radiator cooling fins and tubes during fan removal.

12. Remove radiator fan by lifting up from the engine compartment.